Map Resources
Each of the following cartographic resource pages includes a definition
of the resource, an explanation of what the Map Collection has and how
to find it, circulation information, purchasing information and a list
of popular websites and print items.
- Frequently Used Resources - These links
go directly to the most commonly used resources on each of the pages
below.
- Aerial Photography/Remote-Sensing Imagery
- The UW Map Collection has over 80,000 aerial photographs.
- Atlases - The Map Collection emphasizes
atlases from the current period, as well as currently published atlases
that show historic information.
- Base/Outline Maps - Where to go
if you need a basic map of a country, or a blank map with outlines
only for teaching purposes.
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) -
Learn more about GIS or find data for your latest project.
- Geologic Maps - Geologists, look no
further!
- Historic Maps - UW's oldest maps are
housed in Special Collections, but a number of maps published before
1960 can be found here.
- Nautical and Aeronautical Charts -
These charts are useful for much more than just navigation of the
sea and air.
- Place Names/Gazetteers - Discover
exactly where that town is located.
- Road Maps - Find out how to get somewhere,
or how the roads have changed through the decades.
- Thematic Maps - Many themes not covered
by the above pages are covered here: demographic,
environmental, hydrologic,
property, seismologic,
soil, urban
planning, and general.
- Topographic Maps - These popular maps,
informally known as "topos," show the lay of the land in
great detail.
Last modified: Monday March 03, 2008
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