Geography & Geosciences Guide: Cartography


Census Bureau Geography

Links to the geographical products used by the Census Bureau to tabulate the data. It lists maps by state, metropolitan areas, census tracts, and other different geographies. There is an excellent search engine for the site.

CIA World Factbook

Basic information and maps for all the countries of the world.

Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer

Online information about the geography of Kentucky.

National Atlas of the United States

Interactive summary of United States geography and geology.

National Geographic Map Machine

Locate a map on demand by many different criteria.

USGS Map Resources

Information about maps and mapping products available from the United States Geological Survey.

University of Texas at Austin Map Collection

Huge collection of maps digitized by the University of Texas at Austin. Includes base maps, places in the news, and historical collections.

Kentucky Geological Survey Geospatial Digital Library

Downloable Kentucky GIS data

Map History/History of Cartography

A "global overview of the history of cartography"

National Mapping Information

Links to mapping products available from the USGS

Terraserver

Online USGS aerial imagery and USG topographic maps

 

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