New Mexico Map Scavenger Hunt

The New Mexico Map Scavenger Hunt is an engaging 4-page teaching resource that allows students to explore the geography of New Mexico using a map. Teachers guide learners to find important New Mexican cities, landforms, bodies of water, national parks, and more using cardinal and intermediate directions. Questions prompt critical thinking as students use the provided map to locate places like Albuquerque, the Rio Grande, White Sands National Park, and the state capital of Santa Fe. This scavenger hunt can be used individually or in small groups and makes a great supplement for any New Mexico social studies curriculum. The multiple choice and short answer questions let educators assess student understanding of map reading while integrating knowledge of New Mexican geography. This activity is perfect for grades 4-6 classwork, centers, or homework.