Maps and Mapping
Bierce Library Map and Atlas Collection
The Map Room is located on the second floor of Bierce Library (Room 275). The map collection consists of sheet maps, atlases, and globes. The room also contains large work tables and a tracing table.
GIS at the University Libraries (Bierce 179B)
ArcGIS - The strength of this powerful mapping software lies in its ability to link attribute information to spatial data (map features). ArcGIS allows you to view, analyze, and display spatial information (maps) by overlaying multiple thematic layers and to perform sophisticated buffereing techniques. It also allows you to perform queries (searches) of your data and manipulate your dataset based on its attribute characteristics as well as by its spatial characteristics. Geolytics Census CD (1970 - 2000) - The power of the census right at your fingertips. This series of CD's offers the complete referencing capabilies of the national census in an easy-to-use and quick-to-learn format. You can search through hundreds of demographic, social, and economic variables and display your data in a range of map scales, ranging from the national level down through the census tract and block level, all in just a matter of seconds. Best of all, these CD's allow for the easy export of such data into formats usable by traditional GIS programs, should you require further analyses.
- SimplyMap - SimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that lets users quickly create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data. SimplyMap turns complex data into valuable information that is easily accessed through an innovative and user-friendly interface.
Internet Resources - General
- The Atlas of Canada - General reference website for Canada. Offers thematic maps on climate, demography, economics, and several other topics. Maps are viewable but not downloadable.
- Geography Network - This resource provides access to a world of geographic information including GIS, maps, CENSUS data, web services, and relevant applications in geography.
- GlobeXplorer - World-wide air-photo and satellite image library. Images must be purchased.
- Google Maps - General reference maps and driving directions.
- Maps.com - Online vendor of hard-copy maps.
- National Geographic - Map Machine - Searchable map engine. Offers road maps, satellite images, physical geography, and other thematic topics.
- Oddens' bookmarks - The fascinating world of maps and mapping - A searchable online library of maps and geographic data.
- Rand McNally - Downloadable maps - Online store, maps, and driving directions.
- Terraserver - Online vendor of downloadable satellite and aerial imagery.
- Topo Finder - Find Topo Maps & Aerial Photos throughout the U.S.
- United Nations Cartographic Section
- Universal Map
- Wikipedia: Geography - This resource highlights the history, development, and application of geographic science.
Internet Resources - Government
- Census Bureau Home Page
- Census Bureau Tiger Map Server Browser
- Census Bureau, U.S. Gazetteer
- CIA World Factbook
- Geography and Map Division Homepage, Library of Congress
- Index to U.S. Topographic Maps
- N C H S - Atlas of United States Mortality
- National Atlas of the United States of America
- USGS Ground Water Atlas of the United States
- USGS Mapping Information: Topographic Mapping -- What is a Topographic Map?
Internet Resources - Historical Maps
- David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
- Images of early maps on the web
- Library of Congress Map Collections Home Page
- Map History / History of Cartography - Homepage
- University of Texas Library Online - Perry-Casta¤eda
Internet Resources - Map Libraries
- Oxford University (UK) Bodleian Library, Map Room Home Page
- Stanford University, Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections
- The Harvard Map Collection Website
Images and Other Media
- LandSAT 7 Satellite Image Server - an OhioLINK resource
- Search MediaNet for Audio Visual resources at Bierce Library
Associations and Professional Organizations
- MAGIC: Map and Geographic Information Center
- National Geographic Online (maps, photography, travel, more)
- American Geographical Society (AGS) Library
- The Association of American Geographers
- Western Association of Map Libraries
- American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
Area Information (Local, State, National)
Blogs
- AnyGeo Blog - Anything Geospatial - Following The Geospatial Web - A GISuser's blog about GIS, GPS, maps, google maps, google earth & anything geospatial - for GIS / Geospatial users and enthusiasts - from the Founder/Managing Editor of GISuser.com and LBSzone.com
- ESRI, Inc. Mapping Center Blog - Mapping Center is about the use of ArcGIS in the graphic delivery of geographic information. Its goal is to help you make great looking maps by using the same cartographic concepts and techniques that professional cartographers use.
- Google Earth Blog - Google Earth (GE) was released by Google as a free application in June of 2005. Google describes it briefly as: The idea is simple. It's a globe that sits inside your PC. You point and zoom to anyplace on the planet that you want to explore. Satellite images and local facts zoom into view. Tap into Google search to show local points of interest and facts. Zoom to a specific address to check out an apartment or hotel. View driving directions and even fly along your route.
- The Map Room: A Weblog about Maps - The Map Room is a blog that points to maps, map collections, map-related resources, and material about maps on the web.