Maps

National Geographic Map Machine
Downloadable political and physical maps, country facts and other geographical resources.

University of Texas Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
Rich site, frequently updated with maps of topical interest.

Library of Congress. Map Collections: 1500-2004


U.S. Geological Survey

Includes:

National Atlas of the U.S.
Interactive database; make your own maps.

World Petroleum Assessment 2000

Minerals Publications and Data Products
Current information listed by country.

TopoZone.com
USGS/private company collaboration providing interactive topographic maps of the entire United States.
Note: for other commercial partners/products see View USGS Maps and Aerial Photo Images Online.

Geographic Names Information System
U.S, only; for foreign names see GEOnet Names Server (NIMA).


Graphic Maps Clip Art for Web Sites

In addition to images, also provides world fact lists, other data.

United Nations Cartographic Section.
Over 100 world maps, plus current and historical peacekeeping deployment maps (unfortunately listed by mission acronym). In PDF format.

World Factbook Reference Maps (CIA)
Maps available as JPEG or PDF; the PDF file allows you to zoom in to a particular area of the map.

(Note: Maps can be ordered from the CIA at http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/mapspub/index.html).

Atlapedia
Offers full-color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.



back to top Directories/Metasites:


World Atlas: Maps and Geography of the World

Cartographic/GIS Resources on the Internet

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