Objective:
Locate and share a physical map that is at least fifty years old.
Details:
This objective encourages you to seek out a historical map and appreciate the stories it tells. If you’d like to visit what is considered the oldest surviving world map, you’ll need to visit The British Museum in London, UK to see The Imago Mundi! Dating to between 700 and 500 BC, The Imago Mundi (otherwise known as the Babylonian Map of the World) was taken from Sippar, Iraq.
1) Locate and visit a map that is at least fifty years old. The older the better!
Note: You must be in the presence of the physical map, not a digital version.
2) Photograph your map and share it in our Facebook group! Alternatively, or additionally, feel free to share the social media platform of your choice with the tag #QuestScouts.
Note: If there is a rule against photographing the map you may skip this requirement and explain this in the comments.
3) Along with your photo, use your post’s caption to tell us:
The story of your map adventure from start to finish.
How did you locate your map?
What type of building was it in? What did the map look like?
Explain any differences between your map and a current map of the same location that you notice.
Alternatively, or additionally, you may complete step 3 in the comments below!
