This map site allows you to load different data sets as layers and save maps. For example, you can display all known volcanic eruptions in human history on a map that shows the boundaries of tectonic plates. What do you notice?

You can also create maps that show cultural information such as religion.

Or asylum seekers:

You can also save maps to create a URL that you can send to students or other teachers. For example, here’s the link to asylum seekers map:  http://mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org/br58R6j5GmVpVoN86lXRvO/

View the map theme “Immigration in U.S. History” to understand why waves of immigrants came to the U.S. and where they settled. SEE MAP ›