Location Guides & Resources

Learn how latitude measures position north or south of the equator and how to read it in a coordinate pair.

Learn how longitude measures position east or west of the prime meridian and how longitude coordinates work.

Explore how municipalities are governed and the public services they provide to their communities.

Understand township government, community planning, and the services townships commonly manage.

Learn how time zones work, why daylight saving time is used, and how local time changes around the world.

Discover how elevation influences weather, health, outdoor activities, and the environment around you.