Georgia Map Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
Georgia Map Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
In your group, answer as many of these questions as possible. You will use both sides of the map. If there are questions you cannot answer, ask another group!1. What is the map’s title?
Georgia Official Highway and Transportation Map 2015 - 16 / 2. In what grid is the orientation arrow?
N and O 15
3. In what year was the map made?
2015 / 4. Who is the map’s author?
Georgia Department of Transportation
5. Where is the map’s legend located?
Upper right corner (L,M,N, O 1 – 2) / 6. One inch equals how many miles on this map?
10 miles
7. Name six cities that have inset maps
Atlanta, Albany, Athens, Augusta, Brunswick, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Rome, Savannah, Statesboro, Valdosta, Warner Robins / 8. Which five states border Georgia?
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama
9. Draw the symbol for a state/local point of interest
§ / 10. Using the mileage chart, how far is it from Griffin to Brunswick?
274 miles
11. Name five interstate highways running through Georgia (do not include 3 digit auxiliary highways)
16, 20, 24, 59, 75, 85, 95 / 12. In what grid is Millen located?
L - 8
13. What road intersects with Skidaway Road near Savannah State University?
La Roche Avenue / 14. How can we tell the difference between cities with populations up to or over 25,000 people?
Hollow dot for cities up to 25,000
Cream colored box for cities over 25,000
15. In what grid is Jefferson County?
K - 7 / 16. In what grid is the Moccasin Creek State Park?
G - 1
17. How long is the Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway?
82 miles / 18. How many parking locations are there along the Appalachian trail in Georgia?
16
19. What military reservation is found in grid M 11?
Fort Stewart / 20. What type of airport is near Peachtree City?
General Aviation