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ATLASES AND MAP COLLECTIONS
1992
Agricultural Atlas of the U.S. - many agricultural maps available
All
the Worlds Maps - compilation of each nation's maps - including cities
Atlas Explorer
- National Geographic Magazine
Atlas of the World
- from Holt, Rinehart, & Winston
Atlas
of the World - Xpeditions @ nationalgeographic.com
Baedeker's Old Guide Books - collection
of maps which were published before 1939.
Country
Map Web Sites - get country maps from alphabetized list
Country Maps & Satellite Images
- by Geology.com
David Rumsey Historical
Map Collection - Boston, San Francisco, Lewis & Clark
Earth Sciences & Map Library
- from University of California - Berkely
Electronic Map Library - series
of atlases created by Dr. William Bowen
Grolier
Online Atlas - geopolitical, thematic, and exploration maps
Harvard Map Collection -
from Harvard University
Historic Maps
in K-12 Classrooms - Map and Lesson Index
Historical Maps
by History Link 101
Historical Maps of the World
- from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
Infoplease
Atlas - maps, country profiles, and tons of geography info
Interfact Atlas - clickable
map for world information
Map Collection - World Sites
Atlas
Map Collection (PCL)
- HUGE Collection from the University of Texas
Map Collections for US States
- Relief, Elevation, Drainage, County, River from Geology.com
Map Collections Home
Page - from the Library of Congress
Map Directory
- Links to country maps, capital city maps and other map collections
The Map Guide! - Links
to country and regional maps sorted by continent
Map
and Geography Index - maps of all 50 states
Map Index - huge index
from Ilike2learn.com
Map
Library - printable maps of the US states, US regions, continents, and more...
Map of
the Day - National Geographic Magazine
Maps: On the Net - 800+
map sites
Maps and Graphics library - UN Environment
Programme UNEP/GRID-Arendal
Maps
and References - huge map reference site from CGRER NetSurfing
Maps of the Past - Publisher
of Reproduction Antique, Historical, Old Maps and Prints
Maps
of the United States - maps available from U.S.G.S.
Maps
on License Plates - interesting site from Peter van der Krogt
The
National Atlas of the United States of America - tons of great maps
National
Geographic Map Machine - Access Maps, Facts, Flags, Resources, More
National
Geographic Maps - dozens of maps to view
National
Geographic World Atlas - 600 maps at your fingertips
NetSurfing:
Maps and References - Tons of Stuff
Odden's Bookmarks - for Tons
of Maps
Panoramic Maps
Collection - from the Library of Congress
Platial - the people's atlas.
Map Anything. Share Your World
Rare
Map Collection - the Hargrett Library, University of Georgia
Reference Maps
- 15 maps in .jpg and .pdf formats from CountryReports.org
ReliefWeb Map
Centre - maps by country and of natural disasters
Satellite Images
of US States - Landsat images and tutorial from Geology.com
Shop
Maps, Globes, & Atlases at National Geographic!
Street
Maps & City Maps - select from 17 different online mapping sources
TimeMaps: Atlas of World History
- will cover all nations and civilizations, from Ancient Egypt onwards
Wall
Maps, Atlases & Globes on randmcnally.com
World Atlas
- from Holt, Rinehart and Winston (includes ocean floor maps)
World Atlas - Political
- interactive - from World Sites Atlas
World
Atlas and World Maps - from About.com
World Atlas of Panoramic
Aerial Maps - Exploring the world, one vista at a time..
World
Atlas.com - world atlas and tons of great geography facts
World Maps: Maps collection of all over
the world. Including world flags, city maps, region maps. .
World Maps - 21 maps
from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
Worldmapper:
The world as you've never seen it before (nearly 600 maps)
Yahoo!
Maps Directory - access nearly 3000 maps
GREAT
CIRCLE SITES
Distance Calculator Between Cities
- displays results in miles and kilometers
Find The Distance Between Places
- from HomeTownLocator
Great
Circle Distance Calculator (Easy) - calculate shortest distance on globe
by clicking on map
Great Circle Distance Calculator
(B) - calculate shortest distance on globe
Great Circle Distance Calculator
(C) - calculate shortest distance on globe
Great Circle Distance Calculator
(Javascript) - calculate shortest distance on globe
Great Circle Mapper - calculate shortest
distance on globe
How
far is it? - Calculate World Distances
LATITUDE
AND LONGITUDE SITES
Degree Confluence Project
- visit each lat./long. degree intersection, and photograph location
DNSstuff Free Geocoder
- get latitude and longitude by entering address
geocoder.us: find the latitude & longitude
of any US address
Internet Atlas and Timezone
Server - get Latitude and Longitude for anywhere
Latitude - plus 18 other topics
including longitude, compass rose, and more!
Latitude - changed the
world in many ways
Latitude/Longitude
Converter - converts lat. and long. into three different formats
Latitude/Longitude Position
Finder - click on US map to get lat./long. for any place
Latitude
and Longitude Online Tutorial - created by Mr. Bowerman
TerraServer.com
- Degrees Converter - converts lat. and long. into three different formats
Try
an Address - get your exact latitude - longitude. Also maps the
address
MAP
YOUR AREA - GET DRIVING DIRECTIONS
ACME
Mapper 2.0 - create 6 different types of maps of any area!
Expedia
Maps - creates maps for addresses, businesses, driving directions and places
Find
an Address - type in place name for a map - from multimap.com
Google Maps - provides directions,
interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of the US
Google
Maps Transparencies - compares maps and aerial photos
Map24 - Maps and Driving Directions
for USA, Canada and Europe
MapQuest! - Driving Directions,
Interactive Atlas and Personalized Maps
Maps On Us - get map of any area,
plan trip routes, more
MotionBased
- translates GPS data into functional analysis and online mapping for outdoor
athletes.
MSN
Maps & Directions (formerly MapBlast!) - Create Map of Any Area
Multimap.com - Online Maps to Everywhere.
Zoom in on any world location to street level
TerraServer
USA - get satellite photos of your house
Windows Live Local - custom maps and directions
powered by Virtual Earth
Yahoo! Maps and Driving Directions - Customized
Maps by Address, City, State, Zip Code
YourGMap - if you need an easy
way to create a map and send to friends, or add interactive maps to a website
ORIENTEERING
SITES
How To Use a Compass
- includes links to orienteering sites
International Orienteering Federation
- the sport of navigation with map and compass
US Orinteering Clubs
- links to clubs all around the country
US Orienteering Federation -
the sport of navigation with map and compass
OUTLINE
MAP SITES
US
State Outline Maps - in Illustrator & Editable PDF Vector Format
Maps
- printable outline maps from Internet Geography
Online Outline Maps - selection
of outline maps for use in the classroom or at home
Online World Atlas - from Maps.com
Outline
Map - printable US map
Outline Maps
- from abc teach
Outline Maps - from Arizona Geographic
Alliance (click on maps icon)
Outline Maps - 9 categories from
Education Place
Outline
Maps - countries and continents from About.com
Outline
Maps - of US and individual states
Outline
Maps - States - from Stardust Christian Academy
TOPOGRAPHIC
MAP SITES
Examples
of Topographic Maps - in 10 different categories
ForgeFX
- Custom 3D Topographic Map Simulation.
How to Read Topographical
Maps - good tutorial!
Landforms
on Topographic Maps - real examples from topo maps
Make a Topographic
Map - instructions for individual or class project
See your state's topography
- National Geophysical Dada Center (NGDC)
Surface of the
Earth - 2 minute color relief images
Topographic Maps
- definition, explanation and samples to view
U.S.
State Images - from 30 Second Topographic Data
USGS State
Map Lists Online - State Topographic Map Lists
USGS Store - quick and easy way
to find and order USGS 7.5 minute maps
OTHER
MAP SITES
The
Analemma - explanation of what it is and how to use it
Antipodes: The Other
Side of the World - what is opposite your location?
Antipodes Image
- from Wikipedia
Antipodes Map - Antipodal location
for any map point
CommonCensus Map Project - you
can help create these maps
CommonCensus Sports Map Project
- enter your favorite teams to make map
Create
A Graph - create your own printable bar, pie, or line graph
Digital
Map Store - Topo
Maps - County
Maps - Maps for Macintosh - GPS
Software
"Do
It Yourself" Color-Coded State Maps - make your own custom maps
Earth and Globes World -
animated worlds, globes and spinning, rotating Earths
EarthTools
- Find places, latitude/longitude, sunrise/sunset, elevation, local time and
time zones
EnviroMapper - Mapping
environmental information from the EPA
Finding
the Way - navigation tools, make a compass, and more
Free Maps to Download - currently
3 maps from Craig Asquith Cartography
Free Stuff - from Maps.com
Gallery of Map Projections
- printable in .pdf format (7 categories)
Gander Academy's Maps and Map Skills
- lots of maps and map activities
Geocart Macintosh Map Making
Software - many map projections to view
Geography and Maps:
An Illustrated Guide - from the Library of Congress
GeologicMaps - Why
Make Geologic Maps? (USGS)
Global Gazetteer - directory
of 2,880,532 of the world's cities and towns, sorted by country
Google
Maps Nighttime! - view the earth at night, dusk, or day
The History of Mapmaking
- from "The Mathematics of Cartography"
Holt
Grapher - make bar, line, or pie graphs with your information
How a Compass Works -
from the "How Stuff Works" Website
If
the earth were a sandwich: find the opposite spot tool
Make
a Papier Mâché Globe - project instructions
Make a Relief
Map Jigsaw Puzzle of the World - project instructions
Make Your Own Globe
- activity suited to many age levels
Making
a Compass - instructions for individual or class project
Map
Projections - view many different map projections
Map Projections
- from Online Map Creation
Map
Projections - instructions on how to create your own projection
Map-Related
Web Sites - Select Topic for Links to Maps
The Map Room: A Weblog About
Maps
Map of Ukraine (Europe)
- Clickable map of Ukraine. Links to Ukrainian regions
Map Wizard
- lots of map activities and info from USGS Learning Web
MapPlanet
- Enjoy a geographic internet experience
Mapping the
School - project instructions
Maps
and Globes - Games - over 40 games and quizzes from Geography World
Maps
& Guidebooks on randmcnally.com
Maps In Our Lives (Library of
Congress Exhibition)
Maps That Teach
- great free map resources from Owl & Mouse Software
Maptech
MapServer - online topo, nautical and aeronautical charts plus high altitude
photos
The Mathematics of Cartography
- great site on map making and math
Mega Maps - Print
US map in a variety of sizes, using an ordinary printer
A
Multitude of Maps - How Do Map Projections Distort Earth's Surface?
National Imagery and Mapping
Agency - lots of mapping information
National
Map Viewer - interactively view data as a map, customize the view, and print
a map
National Overview - National Overview
- great maps of US population, income, ancestry and more
Over 300
Definitions of "MAP" - from 1649 / 1996
Planiglobe - Make your
own digital vector map!
Print Large Maps Free
- Walk through the Continents
Quick Maps of the World - Flags,
Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Nat. Res., etc.
Reading
and Using Maps - comprehensive site from the Pennsylvania Geological Survey
Reading
Weather Maps - from WW2010 University of Illinois
Thesaurus
of Geographic Names - enter place name for Lat., Long. and other info
United States Antipodes
- map of what is on other side of world
Upside-down
Map of the World
Using
Map Scales - good tutorial
The Upsidedown Map Page
- 6 maps shown plus additional information
US Board on Geographic Names
- Search Any Place in U.S.
US Geological Survey Home Page
USGS Landsat Project - huge
gallery of images
USGS National Mapping Information: Home
Page
Virtual Globe - shows day and
night centered on any point of your choice
Where
does a compass really point? - from Cool Quiz! Trivia
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