UofL Libraries: Geographic and Environmental Sciences: GIS & Maps

ArcGIS

Request ArcGIS
Current UofL students can request access to ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS Pro through the Center for GIS.
Get Started with ArcGIS Online
Text guide from ESRI.
Get Started with ArcGIS Online
Free 30 minute interactive tutorial through ESRI Academy.

Online Maps

National Geologic Map Database
USGS topoView

Sanborn Maps

Sanborn maps are large-scale plans containing data that can be used to estimate the potential risk for urban structures. Includes maps for many Kentucky cities and date from the 1890s to the 1950s. Full-text images of the maps are provided.

Sanborn Maps - Kentucky Collection (on-campus access)
Sanborn Maps - Kentucky Collection (off-campus access)

We also have a physical maps collection on the 4th floor of Ekstrom Library, including Sanborn Maps - Kentucky Collection, the 7.5 Minute series, and more.