Map Collection and Cartographic Information Services Unit

Wash State

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The UW Libraries Map Collection includes over 270,000 map sheets, 86,000 aerial photographs, and 2,000 atlases. We also collect electronic mapping products and digital geospatial data for use with GIS software.

Using the Collection

 Getting Here
Disabled Access
Floor Plan
Scope of the Map Collection
 
Checking Out and Handling Materials
How to Copy Maps
What We Answer By Email or Phone
Where to Buy Maps
 
How to Use and Understand Maps
 
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Site Map (an outline of this website)

Map Resources

 Frequently Used Resources
 
Aerial Photography
Atlases
Base/Outline Maps
Geographic Information Systems
   (GIS)
Geologic Maps
 
Historic Maps
Nautical and Aeronautical Charts
Place Names/Gazetteers
Road Maps
Thematic Maps
Topographic Maps

Quick Links

Aerial Photo Project Tool (disclaimer)
GeoRef - UW restricted
WAGDA - some data UW restricted
Early Washington Maps:
   A Digital Collection
Web Resources by Geographic Area
Census 2000 Page
    (Government Publications Unit)
OCLC WorldCat - UW restricted

Maps in the News 

To support humanitarian operations the Topographic Engineering Center (US Army Corps of Engineers) provides the Crisis Support for Republic of Georgia site which includes maps, regional information, and earth science resources. When at the site use the lefthand toolbar to access publicly available materials.

 

Last modified: Wednesday August 20, 2008

Questions? Comments? Please email us at maplib@u.washington.edu