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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alexandria Digital Library Gazetteer Server 
 A gazetteer of the world containing about 6,000,000 entries. Searchable by place name and feature type (anticlines, aqueducts, archaeological sites, etc.), and browsable by map. Results display location on map and provide longitude, latitude, elevation, and related information. From the Alexandria Digital Library Project, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.alexandria.ucsb.edu/gazetteer/ Topics: Dictionaries, Geography, Maps, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Mar 5, 2004 Alexandria Digital Library Geospatial Network
Contains "more than 15,000 holdings, such as maps, images, and datasets, that are available online for public download over the Internet." Searchable by place name, geographic region, time period, type (cartographic works, maps, aerial photographs, images from space), and format. From the Map and Imagery Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://clients.alexandria.ucsb.edu/webclient/index.jsp Topics: Maps, Photograph Collections Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Concierge.com: Maps
Browse maps by country or state, or get a street-level map of destinations in several European countries, Canada, and the United States. http://www.concierge.com/tools/maps/ Topics: Maps Last updated Nov 15, 2005 Electronic Cultural Atlas Initiative (ECAI)
This site features cartographic tools for "visualizing and analyzing historical and cultural phenomena." Users may create "maps based on a theme, era and region." The "Projects" section provides links to examples, and the "Participating" section provides instructions. Also includes information about the underlying technology. Note: Access to some datasets requires a password. Sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ecai.org Topics: Geography, History, Maps Last updated Jan 18, 2007 The Electronic Map Library
A collection of atlases, mostly of the United States, California, and several major U.S. metropolitan areas, with one world atlas and aerial views of Earth. A project of the Department of Geography, California State University, Northridge. http://geogdata.csun.edu/library.html Topics: Maps, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Feb 23, 2006 Google Maps
Drag-and-drop online mapping from Google. Provides options to search for locations, businesses, and driving directions, and a general search box to key in your destination. Results may be printed or emailed. http://maps.google.com Topics: Maps Last updated Feb 26, 2006 Lie of the Land: The Secret Life of Maps
Companion to a 2001-2002 exhibit that considers why maps are made, whether maps lead or mislead, and the uses of maps. Features a tour of selected items such as a 1783 British map proposing the boundary between the U.S. and British territory (now Canada), and a 1923 map of Africa's Gold Coast with a fictitious depiction of a hill that looks like an elephant. From the British Library. http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/lieland/m0-0.html Topics: Maps Last updated Nov 5, 2007 Map History / History of Cartography
Tools for discovering the history of cartography here include recommended literature, collections, conferences, map dealers, exhibitions, map collections and collecting, globes, societies, and current research. Go to Image Sites for many annotated links to map images on the Web and Web Articles for links to articles and commentaries on cartography. The author is a retired map librarian from the British Library in London. http://www.maphistory.info/ Topics: Geography, Maps Last updated Feb 23, 2006 Map Librarian's Toolbox
This is a resource portal for map librarians. Investigate map cataloging standards, learn about the Federal Depository Library Program, view state map resources, and find vendors of supplies, equipment, and antique maps. From the Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML). http://www.waml.org/maptools.html Topics: Libraries & Archives by Type, Maps Last updated Feb 28, 2006 MapMachine
"Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps." From the National Geographic Society. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/map-machine#theme=Street&c=0|0&sf=187648892.534865 Topics: Maps Last updated Sep 2, 2008 MapQuest
An interactive atlas of the world provides mileage, door-to-door or city-to-city directions and street maps, and trip planning information that includes city information, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and weather. Options include routes with no highways and "what's in your neighborhood" mapping. Note: includes a fair amount of related advertising. http://www.mapquest.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Maps, Transportation, Travel Last updated Mar 1, 2006 Oddens' Bookmarks: The Fascinating World of Maps and Mapping
Thousands of links to cartographic information. Searchable by country, and category. http://oddens.geog.uu.nl/index.html Topics: Geography, Maps Last updated Feb 27, 2005 Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection
Excellent collection of online maps of general interest ordered geographically. Maps FAQ includes directions for re-sizing and printing the maps. Go to Other Map Sites for other historical, country, state, city, and weather map Web sites. From the Univerity of Texas Perry-Castaņeda Collection Map Library. About 5,000 of their collection of 250,000 maps are online. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ Topics: Maps Last updated Sep 24, 2004 Places in the News
"Responding in a timely fashion to current events, the [Library of Congress] Geography and Map Division presents up-to-date maps that locate areas relating to situations covered by news organizations." Featured places change with current events. Includes links to additional information. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/today/placesinthenews/ Topics: Maps Last updated Jul 31, 2007 Places Online
"PlacesOnLine provides access to the World's very best place-based Web sites" based on "original quality," "substantive, geographic content," a "good place experience" (sites with images are preferred), and "interesting and user-friendly formats." Searchable, and browsable using an interactive map of the world. Sponsored by the Association of American Geographers. http://www.placesonline.org/ Topics: Geography, Maps Last updated Nov 6, 2003 United Nations Cartographic Section
This site contains over 100 general maps of the world, browsable by region or country, as well as peacekeeping maps, browsable by mission. Also features several thematic maps. Available in English, French, and Russian. http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm Topics: Maps Last updated Jun 29, 2007 The World Factbook
Published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), this is a handy reference work for basic statistical data on the countries of the world. Includes maps and a resource called Flags of the World. https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ Topics: Maps, Statistics Last updated May 26, 2007 The World of Maps/Die Welt der Karten
"A gateway for maps and mapping. Maps, spatial data and GIS on the Internet - and how to find them. Links to catalogues of map holdings, map collections and map archives, map curatorship and map history, map institutions, map events and many others...." Also available in German. http://www.maps.ethz.ch/ Topics: Geography, Maps Last updated Sep 4, 2002 Zoom into Maps
An exploration of maps and their various uses, with sections for local geography, exploration and discovery, migration and settlement, environmental history, travel and transportation, military, pictorial, and unusual maps. Site includes "a graphic organizer, for analysis and note taking, and a set of guiding questions for each type of map." From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/maps/ Topics: Maps Last updated May 5, 2003 |
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