Cultural mapping is important for knowing the Kwaans of each tribe or clan and learning what the name means. Each clan has it's own area of hunting, fishing, gathering, and living. By claiming the land it becomes their own, a knowing that there clan will servive. The claim they have on the land was not just anywhere, but rich and plentiful areas, with food such as king salmon, seal, and berries. The place where the Lingit people settles gave it a name, a meaning full one. Names such as Weineidiyan meaning "Place to take it easy a while" and Aanchgaltsoow meaning "land where we came from," are all examples of the importance of names. These names tell the person hearing the name what is there or what to do when they get there, in addition to describing the place. Names where also history in the particular area. They have stories to with their claimed area. Today, people are using knowledge of yesterday with knowledge of today. We learned how to use GPSs while we were here at camp and make maps. So, in conclusion, the Lingit people were logical in naming their land, opposed to naming it after people which told someone nothing about the place.
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