Map Collection and Cartographic Information Services Unit

Wash State
The UW Libraries Map Collection includes over 270,000 map sheets, 86,000 aerial photographs, and 2,000 atlases. We also collect electronic mapping products and digital geospatial data for use with GIS software.

Using the Collection

Getting Here
Disabled Access
Floor Plan
Scope of the Map Collection
 
Checking Out and Handling Materials
How to Copy Maps
What We Answer By Email or Phone
Where to Buy Maps
 
How to Use and Understand Maps
 
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Site Map (an outline of this website)

Map Resources

Frequently Used Resources
 
Aerial Photography
Atlases
Base/Outline Maps
Geographic Information Systems
   (GIS)

Geologic Maps
 
Historic Maps
Nautical and Aeronautical Charts
Place Names/Gazetteers
Road Maps
Thematic Maps
Topographic Maps

Quick Links

Aerial Photo Project Tool (disclaimer)
GeoRef - UW restricted
WAGDA - some data UW restricted
Early Washington Maps:
   A Digital Collection

Web Resources by Geographic Area
Census 2000 Page
    (Government Publications Unit)
OCLC WorldCat - UW restricted

Maps in the News 

Bird's Eye View of a Refugee's World
Google has partnered with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide a virtual reality tour of refugee living conditions in in remote areas of Chad, Iraq, Colombia and Sudan's volatile Darfur region. Global mapping, photographs, text and video provide insights into what life is like for these displaced people.

 


Last modified: Thursday April 10, 2008

Questions? Comments? Please email us at maplib@u.washington.edu