Maps, Atlases and Gazetteers: A to Z Resources in Maps
This guide is designed to assist individuals and groups who wish to use the approx. 240,000 maps and 5,500 atlases and gazetteers, held in the Harold B. Lee Library Map Collection. Also included is a large assortment of online geographic resources
Atlas des Deutschen Reichs (Atlas of the German Empire)The Atlas des Deutschen Reichs by Ludwig Ravenstein (1883) helps in tracing the roots of families with origins in any part of the German empire from the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. Besides Germany, the maps of this atlas also cover the bordering portions of present-day Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, the Russian Federation, Slovakia, and Switzerland. Due to the large scale of its maps (1:850,000) and its thorough gazetteer of place-names, one can locate even small towns and villages on the maps in the Ravenstein atlas.
Atlas of CIS and Baltic States CD-ROM
Atlas of Historical County BoundariesSelect a state from the map to view all of the Atlas' content related to that state, including interactive maps, shapefiles, chronologies, and metadata.
British History OnlineBritish History Online is the digital library containing some of the core printed primary and secondary sources for the medieval and modern history of the British Isles. Created by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust, aims to support academic and personal users around the world in their learning, teaching and research.
CIA World FactbookAlternate title: World Factbook. Provides a country-by-country listing of basic statistical and factual information. A few miscellaneous areas such as Antarctica and the West Bank are also included. Entries average two pages in length. Updated annually.
David Rumsey Historical Map CollectionFocuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented. The collection categories include old and antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall, children and manuscript maps. Genealogy and family history can be studied on the maps.
The Digital Archaeological Atlas of the Holy Land (DAAHL)Includes a vast assortment of images, maps, and text. Click on the headings just below the title, to branch out into additional information. Spatial searching via Google Earth included.
Estonia Place Names DatabaseSince independence in 1991, Estonia has renamed a number of its towns and cities. Some, back to their pre-Soviet occupation names. This English searchable database, provides access to current as well as variant place names within Estonia and elsewhere. Once a query is submitted, maps are viewable by clicking on GeoNames in the Coordinates field. Details for each map pin are viewable by clicking on the pin icon next to the name listed below.
Find A County - National Association of Counties (NACO)This site provides several ways to locate any county nationwide. Selecting the state displays a county list. Naming the county takes you right to their information page. From there you can view the county in Google Maps, link to the official county web page, or email elected county officials.
Gazetteer to AMS 1:25,000 Maps of East GermanyThis gazetteer lists geographical place names for the former German Democratic Republic (East Germany), and provides along with the place name, its Designation or type, Grid Reference, Latitude, Longitude, and the Sheet Number to the Army Map Service 1:25,000 scale M841 series.
Gazetteer to AMS 1:25,000 Maps of West Germany Volume 1 (A.D. Affenberg to Haszfelden)This gazetteer lists geographical place names for the Federal Republic of German (West Germany) from A.D. AFFENBERG to HASZFELDEN, and provides along with the place name, its Designation or type, Grid Reference, Latitude, Longitude, and the Sheet Number to the Army Map Service 1:25,000 scale series.
Gazetteer to AMS 1:25,000 Maps of West Germany Volume 2 (Hateler-B to Ozental)This gazetteer lists geographical place names for the Federal Republic of German (West Germany) from HATELER-B to OZENTAL, and provides along with the place name, its Designation or type, Grid Reference, Latitude, Longitude, and the Sheet Number to the Army Map Service 1:25,000 scale series.
Gazetteer to AMS 1:25,000 Maps of West Germany Volume 3 (P Kerhof to 100 Morgen)This gazetteer lists geographical place names for the Federal Republic of German (West Germany) from P KERHOF to 100 MORGEN, and provides along with the place name, its Designation or type, Grid Reference, Latitude, Longitude, and the Sheet Number to the Army Map Service 1:25,000 scale series.
Genmaps -- Old Maps of Great BritianThis site contains scans of, or direct links to, maps of England, Scotland and Wales from the 14th to the 19th century arranged by the pre-1974 county divisions.
Geology of Britain ViewerFrom the British Geological Survey, this is a viewer for 1:625,000 and 1:50,000 scale digital geological maps. Click on the map to view a description of the geology. Also includes a geology key. The base map can be changed as well as layer transparency.
Getty Thesaurus of Geographic NamesProvided by the Getty Research Institute. Numerous gazetteers and geographical reference books were used to compile the thesaurus.
Google MapsGoogle Maps is an online service that allows users in the U.S. and Canada to find location information, navigate through maps, and get directions quickly and easily.
Historic Maps of New England and New YorkThe University of New Hampshire's Library's online collection of over 1500 USGS topographic maps includes complete geographical coverage of New England and New York from the 1890s to 1950s.
Historical Atlas of Islam CD-ROM
Historical County Boundary Maps (randymajors.com)Just type in a present day place name including the 2 letter state code. Select a year, and click go. The county boundary for that year will display. Click within the boundary and more information will display. You must use modern place names. By clicking the arrows on either side of the date, country boundaries will change in 10 year intervals.
History and Geography of EuropeHistorical maps of Europe, the Middle East, Roma. Geography maps from World Atlas. Antique Maps from Antique Cartography, Lesage Atlas 1808 and the Peutinger Map. And Europe Photos from Time Pictures and Countries of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin.
Holy Land Maps - The National Library of IsraelContains maps divided into 2 collections. Jerusalem and Holy Land Maps. Click on either to access brief citations and icon images. Click on title or icon for more detail.
Holy Land Maps - University of FloridaThe maps are organized by five conventional ages of cartography. Within these periods the entries are organized by countries in order of their prominence in map making during the height of the Age. The entries are then organized by date and cartographer.
Images of Early Maps on the WebThe Institute of Historical Research in London, England, has compiled a collection of links to images of early maps on the Web that covers the world.
Latin Place Names FileA thesaurus of Latin place names found in the imprints of books printed before 1801. Gives vernacular equivalents in AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules) form.
Library of Congress "American Memory" Map Collections: 1500-2002The Library of Congress Map Collection is organized according to seven major categories: Cities and Towns, Conservation and Environment, Cultural Landscapes, Discovery and Exploration, General Maps, Military Battles and Campaigns, and Transportation and Communication. Search using keywords or browse by geographic location, subject, creator, or title to find both historical and panoramic maps on Americana.
Map Projection TransitionsAn attempt to portray the spherical earth on a flat plain. A drop down menu allows you to select any projection you wish. By clicking and dragging your mouse across the image, you can center, flip, or otherwise position your world however you choose.
Maps.Utah.GovMaps of Utah grouped by: Subject, Title, Geographic Extent, Host Agency, Current Issues, Frequently Requested; as well as maps for sale and data for download.
The National Geologic Map DatabaseA database containing USGS and AASG generated maps from the individual states. Searchable by title, author, or map interface.
National Library of Scotland : Mosaic ViewerPlease choose an historic map overlay below, and then using the gazetteer or map, zoom in or Zoom to this historic overlay to view the overlay. Different modern base map layers (upper right) can also be viewed by sliding the Transparency Slider (upper left of map)
Northern Territory Place Names RegisterSimply type in the place name you desire. A spatial search for a place name can be made using the Northern Territory Atlas link provided.
Origins of Canada's Geographical NamesAssembled is some information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, and capital cities; origins of some Aboriginal community names; and a variety of articles on interesting names across the country.
Sanborn Maps (ProQuest)Sanborn fire insurance maps are the most frequently consulted maps in both public and academic libraries. Sanborn maps are valuable historical tools for urban specialists, social historians, architects, geographers, genealogists, local historians, planners, environmentalists and anyone who wants to learn about the history, growth, and development of American cities, towns, and neighborhoods. They are large-scale plans containing data that can be used to estimate the potential risk for urban structures. This includes information such as the outline of each building, the size, shape and construction materials, heights, and function of structures, location of windows and doors. The maps also give street names, street and sidewalk widths, property boundaries, building use, and house and block numbers. Seven or eight different editions represent some areas.
ScotlandsPlacesAllows you to search locations in Scotland, which results in a list and brief description. Click on the name and more details will appear, including photos and a location map.
Theban Mapping ProjectIncludes 2 atlases. Atlas of the Valley of the Kings, and Atlas of the Theban Necropolis. Also includes links to articles, sites, resources, search terms, etc.
Topo Arizona CD-ROM
Topo California CD-ROM
Topo Colorado CD-ROM
Topo Idaho CD-ROM
Topo Illinois CD-ROM
Topo Iowa CD-ROM
Topo Missouri CD-ROM
Topo Montana CD-ROM
Topo Nebraska CD-ROM
Topo Nevada CD-ROM
Topo Northeastern States CD-ROM
Topo Ohio CD-ROM
Topo Oregon CD-ROM
Topo Pennsylvania CD-ROM
Topo USA CD-ROM
Topo Utah CD-ROM
Topo Washington [State] CD-ROM
Topo Wyoming CD-ROM
TopoZoneThis is a seamless, interactive topo map of the entire United States that includes the following USGS topographic map scales: 1:25,000; 1:63,360; 1:100,000; and 1:200,000. Coordinates can be displayed using UTM, decimal degrees, and latitude and longitude.
United Kingdom Historic MapsCreated and maintained by the Landmark Information Group, this Website offers roughly 85,000 images of historical maps of regions of the UK. The maps are dated between 1846 and 1899, and are of 1:10,560 scale. To ease navigation, Landmark has supplied a County Name Gazetteer.
United States Digital Map LibraryThis site has online historical maps of the United States as a whole, the individual states and some of its counties.
University of Texas-Austin, Perry-Castaneda Library Map CollectionThis site is maintained by the University of Texas at Austin and provides online access to approximately 4,000 maps for all regions of the world. Maps cover mostly the 19th and 20th centuries, although some represent time periods back to ancient empires. It also provides links to historical map web sites as well.
U.S. GazetteerProduced by the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes downloadable gazetteer files in 10 year increments, for multiple censuses, covering multiple census categories.
USGS Publications WarehousePubs Warehouse provides access to over 100,000 publications written by USGS scientists over the century-plus history of the bureau. The Publications Warehouse cataloging team builds and maintains records based on data pulled from a variety of sources, including the USGS Information Product Data System (IPDS), USGS Scientific Publishing Network pages and announcements, the USGS Store(store.usgs.gov), press releases, and bibliographic databases.
Utah Dept. of Administrative Services, Research GuidesUse these guides to understand how people and organizations have interacted with government over time, leaving a historical record. Most contain curated lists of records available to the public at the Research Center.
Utah Geological Survey : GIS Map DataGIS (Geographic Information System) data allow the user to create specialized maps in a computer environment by clipping the data to desired boundaries; stacking the data with other GIS data layers such as mineral resources, energy resources, cultural features, geologic units, or topographic features; or removing unneeded data. GIS data requires specialized software, which must be purchased or downloaded separately.
The West Bank and East Jerusalem Searchable Map - University of Southern CaliforniaIncludes the ability to view Searchable Map interface, view KML data in Google Maps, download full database file, search Bibliography for database, and download the Archaeological Sourcebook. Map interface includes click-able data layers for site status and time period.
Yahoo MapsThis site offers maps for locating addresses and driving directions. It includes route maps, interactive destination maps, distance in miles, approximate travel time, and written instructions.
