Research Guides: Maps: Reference Tools

Reference Tools

There are many useful tools when dealing with geographic information. Distance calculators and map projection definitions are just two specific resources that provide the researcher with a better understanding of the geographic information.

Cartographic Reference Resources
Distance calculators, gazetteers, map projections, latitude & longitude, map scale, etc.
Map Related Web Sites
Perry-Castañeda Library
NOAA Nautical Charts Locator
NOAA Office of Coast Survey

World Factbook
Basic intelligence on the history, people, government, religion, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues

Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Charts
Aeronautical charts, data, graphics, and information.
Tricks and Tips for Finding and Using USGS Topographic Maps
Federal Depository Library Program

Gazettes

Gazetteers are helpful when you have a name and are unsure of the exact location.

Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Terminology & info about objects, artists, concepts, places important to art, architecture & material culture
GEOnet Names Server
Imagery & mapping agency, foreign geographic feature names, excluding U.S & Antarctica

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