National Geographic: United States, The Physical Landscape 1996 - Historic Wall Map Series - 31.25 x 20.5 inches - Paper Rolled

The students gained an understanding of US geography. Specifically to understand why early explorers took the routes they did. I laid it out on a table so the students could finger trace out the Oregon Trail, The Overland Trail, and The Pony Express Trail. As one student said “I feel like a pirate! Argh!” So they had fun, cracking pirate jokes while learning about US History

I love this map because it’s oriented to the earth’s features, not political boundaries. But it has major cities so you know where you are.