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Map Resources: Internet Map Sources

MapQuest
A favorite site for driving directions.
Google Maps
Useful for both driving directions and satellite maps of the US.
Local Live (MapBlast)
Another site for driving directions, including construction on major highways.
The National Map (USGS)
An interactive topographic map of the US.
MapLink
Very helpful for searches of US place names, accompanying topo quad name, and latitude/longitude.
WorldTimeZone
Find time of day elsewhere.

US Board on Geographic Names (USGS)
For place names in the US only. Includes name of topo quad map also.
TerraServer
International in scope. Specific images for places include latitude and longitude.
Geonet Names Server (NGA)
For geographic feature names in countries other than the US.
MapLink
For US place names; latitude, longitude and topo quad names are all provided.
Latitude/Longitude Conversions (FCC)
Permits conversion of latitude and longitude between decimal degrees and degrees, minutes, and seconds.

Legislative Districts
Click on "district maps" for legislative district maps at the state and federal levels.
State Planning and Management Regions
This map shows Colorado planning region and county boundaries.
Colorado Maps (Colorado by the Numbers)
Links to a variety of maps, including judicial districts and wildlife districts.
Maps of Colorado
Provides links to a variety of online maps from state agencies.
Larimer County Store
Shop for maps, aerial photography, and data sets.
Fort Collins Government Geographic Information Services
Shop for printed maps.

Blank and Outline Maps
Blank maps that show boundaries only for countries and US states.
Colorado Thematic Map Gallery (Colorado State Demography Office)
PDF and JPEG for various maps of Colorado with counties and municipalities.
Color Landform Atlas of the United States
State maps with colored/shaded relief.
National Atlas Printable Maps
Federal lands, congressional districts, and historical maps among others.
National Geographic Xpeditions
Links to maps for countries and states in black-and-white with borders, cities, and rivers.
Perry-Castaneda Map Collection
Country and state maps in both JPEG and PDF.
TerraServer-USA
Aerial photos and topographic maps of places in the US.
United Nations Cartographic Section
Maps of many regions and countries; detail varies.

Reading Maps (Statistics Canada)
Easy to understand tutorial.
Introduction to Maps (WebJunction)
Links to various topics.
Geography and Maps (Library of Congress)
Useful overview with emphasis upon Library of Congress collections.
What are Latitude and Longitude (US National Atlas)
Good brief explanations.
Map Scales (USGS)
Brief but thorough explanation with accompanying chart of maps and scales.
Topographic Maps (USGS Maps and Images)
A very brief explanation.
Topographic Map Symbols (pdf) (USGS)
A detailed explanation including the symbols themselves.
Topographic Map Scales (Utah Geological Survey)
A detailed explanation of scales and the General Land Office Grid.
Map Projections
Graphic images of numerous map projections.

Map Collections (Library of Congress)
Useful for examples rather than comprehensive collections.
Nationalatlas.gov
Up-to-date online maps for the US covering many themes.
National Atlases (Library of Congress)
Full text and maps from the US National Atlas of 1970 and US atlases from 1870, 1880, and 1890.
National Geographic Map Collection
Historical folded maps originally included in the magazine.
Office of Coast Survey (NOAA)
A large collection searchable by geographic name.
Perry-Castaneda Map Collection
Scroll down for a link to historical maps.
David Rumsey Map Collection
Thousands of online maps, particularly for 18th and 19th century North and South America.
Federal Newsmaps (University of North Texas)
These maps were produced during World War II and immediately afterward.
Maps of Africa (Northwestern University Libraries)
Includes 16th through the 20th centuries.