Maps of North America as Knowledge

 With modern technology, such as the GPS people don't know how to read maps.  Maps are an important part of American culture.  With the interstate highway system people relied on maps to figure out how to get somewhere.  They used to maps to plan trips instead of getting on the computer.  The maps from AAA and Rand McNally have been the map of choice for many people.

Here is a good video about how to read a map.
http://video.about.com/geography/Read-a-Map.htm

The compass dude has good examples about how to read a map.  This will be good to know if you are out in the wilderness and get lost.  A map and compass will help you.  Here is how to read a map: http://www.compassdude.com/map-reading.shtml

Google earth and mapquest are also great tools to plan trips and find how to get from here to there.

Resources:

about.com. How to read a map.  Retrieved at: http://video.about.com/geography/Read-a-Map.htm

compass dude. How to read a map.  Retrieved at: http://www.compassdude.com/map-reading.shtml