Geography
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Background Information
Geography Graduate Student Orientation -- PowerPoint file to introduce to Geography graduate students to the Library, the Geography specialist, and available services and resources.
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About.com's Geography Section -- a wealth of user-friendly and fascinating information about the world of geography.
GIS AZUL : Geographic Information Systems at the University of Arizona Library
Information on GIS in the University of Arizona Library -- Definitions of GIS, What is ArcView, Services Available in the Library, Data Available in the Library, Resources Available on Campus, and GIS Data Available on the Internet.
How do I Find Maps at the UA Library?
Odden's Bookmarks : The Fascinating World of Maps and Mapping
Megasite with >22,000 links to Maps, Atlases, Map Sellers, Map Collections, Geographic & Cartographic Societies, Departments of Cartography, Literature, Gazetteers and Tourist Sites. Check it out!!
Encyclopaedia Britannica (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
Concise as well as scholarly articles on a wide variety of subjects.
Encyclopedia of Human Geography (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
Provides an overview of the major ideas, concepts, terms, and approaches to the field of Human Geography.
International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
Print edition also available at H41 I58 2001 Main Ref
Articles covering the whole range of social and behavioral sciences; includes biographies
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences (Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
Covers broad range of scholarly articles in the social sciences, including biographies of key figures. Completely revises and updates the 1968 edition (found at H40 .A2 I5 Main).
Phillip's Geographical Digest G1 G335 1998-99 Main Library
Provides country by country summaries, population, agriculture, energy, world trade, Gross National Product, exchange rates, production statistics, key world developments, etc. Last year of publication was 1988-1989.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations G63 W67 2004 Info Commons Ref
Information on countries of the world, including population, history, economy, trade tourism, social development, industries, etc. (6 volumes).
World Geographical Encyclopedia G63 E5213 1995 Main Ref
Information on countries of the world, including population, economy, history, culture, administrative structure, and climate. Also has nice color photographs of regions. (5 volumes).
Houghton Mifflin Dictionary of Geography : Places and Peoples of the World
G63 .H68 1997 Main Ref
Hutchinson Dictionary of Geography
(Available only to UA Students, Faculty, & Staff)
Dictionary of Geography G63 M39 1997 Main Ref
Dictionary of Human Geography GF4 D52 1994 Main Ref
Includes detailed definitions with references.
Cambridge World Gazetteer: A Geographical Dictionary G103.5 C44 1990 Info Commons Ref and Music Ref
Provides location and brief descriptions of cities, towns, rivers, lakes, mountains etc. Also includes some maps.
Columbia Gazetteer of the World
Print edition can be found at G1035 C645 1998 Main Ref
Geographic dictionary of places, physical features, political subdivisions, and special places of the world. Descriptions vary from a brief entry for a small village to lengthy essays for a country or state.
Geo-data: The World Geographical Encyclopedia G103.5 G36 2003 Main Ref
GEOnet Names Server (GNS) (World)
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency web site that provides latitude and longitude for cities, towns, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc., in all countries except for the United States.
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) (United States only)
USGS's web site that provides latitude and longitude for cities, towns, rivers, lakes, mountains, etc., for the United States. Also lists on what USGS topographic map the place can be found on.
Global Gazetteer
Directory of cities across the world with a link to a map for each town.
Handbook of the World G103.5 S73 2000 Main
Atlas of the Oceans
Includes information relevant to the sustainable development of the oceans.
Atlas of the World G1021.G4125 2005 Info Commons Ref
Includes satellite images, world statistics, world maps by subjects, regional maps, city maps and country maps.
Electronic Cultural Atlas Initiative
The Atlas provides the ability to visualize and analyze historical and cultural phenomena. It also features dynamic timelines.
The Harvard Geospatial Library
HGL contains data from the global to the local level and allows the user to build a map on line, or to download selected datasets for use in other systems.
Macmillan Centennial Atlas of the World G1021 M2 1997 Main Ref
Includes satellite views, world maps, maps of regions, countries, and major cities.
Maps on File G1046 A1 M16 1981b Main Ref
Continually updated loose leaf binders of reproducible maps of the world and countries; general and by subject. Latest received: 2006.
UC Atlas of Global Inequality
This unique atlas "explores the interaction between global integration (globalization) and inequality." Includes maps, data files (excel), teaching tips, overviews, and bibliographies. Information is available from 1960-2000 mainly from the World Bank, United Nations, and World Health Organization.
WorldMapper
Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, using equal area cartograms where territories are re-sized on each map according to a particular variable. Also includes pdf file that you can print out and data used to map the variable as an excel file.
The Arizona Electronic Atlas
A web-based GIS interactive atlas of Arizona with several map themes and layers including species richness, EPA sites, demographics, economics, and more. Data is available for free downloading. The links page is an excellent resource to other online atlases.
Digital Atlas of Texas Counties
Includes county base maps, shaded relief maps, and satellite images to dowload as JPEGs or print as PDFs.
The National Atlas
At this Dept. of the Interior web site, you can make interactive maps by selecting layers pertaining to climate, agriculture, biology, the environment, geology, people, history, and more.
The National Map
USGS's web-based GIS interactive atlas of the United States includes layers such as geology, topography, boundaries, and more.
Rand McNally Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide G1200 R36 137th 2006 Info Commons Ref
Population, economic and geographic data for U.S. states, counties and cities. Includes population projections and detailed state maps.
Rand McNally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico G1105 P2 R36 2006 Info Commons Ref
Road maps of U.S. states and major cities, Canadian provinces, and Mexico. Includes mileage charts.
Southwest Water Information Project
Includes maps and information for the Phoenix metropolitan area on household water usage, water usage factors, housing completions, demographics, and urban heat island. Created by the Decision Center for a Desert City (Arizona State University).
State Maps on File G1200 F3 1984 Main Ref
Reproducible maps of the states -- both general and by subject.
Virtual Atlas of the Pacific Northwest
Many different ways to view information about Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Canadian Wind Energy Atlas
Includes maps showing average wind velocity and power for Canada and corresponding geophysical characteristics. Also available is a download section where data files are available.
Rand McNally Road Atlas: United States, Canada, Mexico G1105 P2 R36 2006 Info Commons Ref
Road maps of U.S. states and major cities, Canadian provinces, and Mexico. Includes mileage charts.
Internet Atlas of Switzerland
The new Atlas of Switzerland features top-quality maps and high interactivity with easy-to-use navigation, visualization, and analysis functions. It is in several languages, including English.
Afghanistan Geographic and Thematic Layers
Cartographic Images
Examples of ancient, medieval, and renaissance maps.
David Rumsey Collection
Contains over 2,300 very high resolution North and South American cartographic materials, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Features include listing maps by region, and zooming and panning to see details.
View satellite imagery, maps and a search engine to zoom in to an address, search for schools, parks, restaurants etc. and tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings. Need to download free software.
View satellite imagery, maps or a hybrid.
Highpoint Lists
Provides links to sites listing High Points and sites describing climbing expeditions.
Historical USGS Topographic Maps
Includes historical topographic maps published by the USGS. Current states include: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia.
History of Cartography
History of Cartography project, main work is multi-volume History of Cartography series. Includes Table of Contents of each volume and broadsides.
The Harvard Geospatial Library
Interactive web-based atlas with all kinds of spatial data on the world.
How do I Find Maps at the UA Library?
A Web 2.0 service to build custom Google and Yahoo maps without any knowledge of the Google/Yahoo Maps API and JavaScript. Lets users tag locations on their maps, and then publish the map on their own website.
Mapping the Grand Canyon,1923
Includes text, photographs and maps about the 1923 USGS expedition to map the Grand Canyon.
MapQuest!
Create a map of a U.S. address or world city. You can also get driving directions or get a travel guide.
Maps 101
Basic information related to topographic maps from the Centre for Topographic Information in Ottawa, Canada.
National Database of GIS Data
Includes maps of the U.S. to the county level for population, agriculture, archaeology, land use, and satellite images.
National Maritime Museum Charts and Maps
Includes images and descriptions of sea charts and maps from the loose-leaf collections (substantial number from manuscripts) and from the bound manuscripts.
Outline and Blank Maps from About.com
Outline Maps
Maps that may be printed and copied for classroom or personal use. Includes maps of the World, Africa, Asia & the Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, United States, and Historical.
An online, shared mapping tool. Enables anyone to find, create and use meaningful maps of places that matter to them.
Poverty Mapping
Promotes the use of poverty maps in policy making and targeting assistance, particularly in the areas of food security and environmental management.
Topographic Map Symbology
Descriptions and explanations of the various map symbology and terminology used on USGS topographic maps and other mapping products and systems.
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Census Bureau maps and cartographic resources. Contains links to TIGER Map Server (Maps based on 1998 TIGER/Line files, and 1990 Decennial Census data) and American FactFinder (map population, economic, housing, and geographic data)
United Nations Cartographic Section
Very detailed world, regional, country and thematic (e.g., peacekeeping) maps from the United Nations.
Maps, Imagery, Data & Analysis
Includes a variety of maps
from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
U.S. County Outline Maps
Produced by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Xpeditions Atlas
Maps made for printing and copying from the National Geographic. Includes lesson plans.
Maps of Specialized Themes, Alternative Geographies, and Fictitious Places:
Flat World Society
Contains history of the society, no maps.
Global Warming: Early Warning Signs
Clickable maps and data illustrating evidence of global warming. This site is the result of a collaboration between various environmental groups.
Map of the Underworld
A map showing the descents of Odysseus and Aeneas.
Society for Creative Anachronism
A world map of their chapters, with a medieval spin.
Citation Guides for Print & Electronic Resources from the UA Library
Examples of citations for MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles, as well as links to subject specific citation styles.
Citing Maps
Includes examples for maps in print sources and electronic sources -- map on the web, map generators, CD-ROM/DVD maps, real time map, and GIS-produced map. g Maps
Guide to Citing Maps & Atlases
Includes examples for maps in print sources and electronic sources -- map on the web, map in a computer-based atlas, GIS-produced map, dynamically generated map or table, shapefile from a GIS dataset
Cartographic Citations: a style guide
Guide on how to cite maps, atlases, and geospatial data.
GA108.7 .C55 1992 Main Library