Mapping Tools - United States Government Information - The University Libraries

Map Resources

The National Atlas of the U.S. - the online version of this primary geographical reference tool.

The Map Guide! - an excellent collection of links to maps, atlases, other online geographic resources.

Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - at the University of Texas at Austin, electronic maps of special and general interest, historic maps, other sites.

3datlas - country information (politics, history, etc.), maps (3d available only on CD), geographic glossary.

NEW! - HEPGIS - HEPGIS web site is intended to provide users who don't have their own desktop GIS software with access to transportation-related geo-spatial data using only their web browser. The web site includes simple navigation tools that enable users to locate a specific geographic area of interest, and to create a map showing various geographic features and themes (e.g., income by Census Tract). Users can also obtain specific information about a feature, and can print or save an electronic copy of the map they create. Current geo-spatial databases include: highways, airports, railroads, intermodal terminals, metropolitan planning areas, urban and urbanized areas, federal lands, air quality non-attainment areas, FHWA and State DOT offices, and selected Census geography.

TopoZone - worked with the USGS to create the Web's first interactive topo map of the United States. USGS 1:100,000, 1:63,360, 1:50,000, 1:30,000, 1:25,000, 1:24,000, and 1:20,000 scale topographic maps for the entire United States. Downloading complete topo maps requires subscription.

American FactFinder Maps - displays maps on various themes for the U.S., states, counties, cities, towns, and American Indian reservations.

USA Counties - from this site, there is the ability to compile "useful demographic, economic, and governmental information spanning several years and sources for county comparisons and profiles".

The CIA - list of published maps, date and price, link to World Factbook, and a viewable Maps and Publications site.

Library of Congress Maps - the LC American Memory maps collection site, 1500-1999.

Atlas of the Greek and Roman World - a part of the ongoing Classical Atlas project, classical history and map sites, etc.

The History of Cartography Project - cartographic resources, explanation of the project, etc. Some maps available for viewing online.

Cartographic and Architectural Records - search and retrieve digital copies of selected textual documents, photographs, maps and sound recordings.

US Geological Survey Library- Materials include USGS publications as well as those produced by state and foreign geological surveys, scientific societies, museums, academic institutions, and government scientific agencies.