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![An islet called Oodaq is the most northerly point of land. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/350x200/583_what_are_the_northernmost_and_southernmost_points_of_land.jpg)
Where are the northernmost and southernmost points of land?
Learn where the northernmost and southernmost plots of land are on Earth.
Learn about the northernmost and southernmost points of land on Earth, and find out which states boast the U.S.’s most northern and southern points of land.
![The prime meridian occurs at zero degrees longitude. [©Shutterstock, 2010]](/image/125x125/2369_what_is_the_prime_meridian.jpg)
What is the prime meridian?
Learn what the prime meridian is. |
![Landsat satellites use multi-spectral scanners. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/2373_What_are_Landsat_maps.jpg)
What are Landsat maps?
Learn what Landsat maps are. |
![The Piri Reis map was found in 1929. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/2371_What_is_the_Piri_Re_is_map.jpg)
What is the Piri Reis map?
Find out what the Piri Reis map is. |
![West of the North American continental divide all water eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/2359_What_and_where_is_the_continental_divide_of_North_America.jpg)
What and where is the continental divide of North America?
Learn about the continental divide of North America. |
![Blue on a topographic map indicates water. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/4328_topographic_maps.jpg)
Topographic Maps
Topographic maps are used by engineers, surveyors and even hunters. |
![Map of the Gulf Stream. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/Who_was_the_first_person_to_map_the_Gulf_Stream.gif)
Who was the first person to map the Gulf Stream?
Find out who first mapped the Gulf Stream, helping ships navigate the Atlantic. |
![A relief map represents the contours of the terrain. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/When_were_relief_maps_first_used.jpg)
When were relief maps first used?
Find out which country was the first to make and use relief maps. |
![A view of the Torres del Paine, the region which contains the southernmost city in the world. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/Where_is_the_southernmost_city_in_the_world.jpg)
Where is the southernmost city in the world?
Discover the location of the world's southernmost city. |
![If this sign marked an east-west U.S. highway or U.S. route, its number would be even. [©Jupiter Images, 2009]](/image/125x125/how_are_united_states_highways_numbered.jpg)
How are United States highways numbered?
Learn how to read the numbering system used for U.S. highways and U.S. routes. |
