Resource mapping is a systematic process of identifying, documenting, analyzing, and utilizing the available human, natural, physical, social, cultural, and institutional resources within a community or region. In practicing anthropology, it is an important participatory tool used to understand the relationship between people and their environment, assess local capacities, and support sustainable development planning. Anthropologists employ resource mapping to generate community-based knowledge that reflects local perceptions, priorities, and patterns of resource use rather than relying solely on external surveys. The concept is rooted in participatory approaches, particularly Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Learning and Action (PLA). These methods encourage community members to actively participate in identifying resources, discussing their significance, and proposing ways for their effective management. Anthropologists act as facilitators, ensuring that local voices, indigenous knowledge, and cultural values are incorporated into the mapping process. Resource mapping involves identifying various categories of resources. Natural resources include forests, rivers, lakes, grazing lands, agricultural fields, water bodies, minerals, and biodiversity. Human resources consist of skilled individuals, traditional healers, artisans, teachers, and local leaders. Physical resources include roads, schools, health centers, markets, irrigation systems, and communication facilities. Social and cultural resources comprise