Guides: How Do I Find ~ Primary Sources: Maps & Atlases

Print Maps and Atlases

A large number of the library's atlases are part of the reference collection located on the first floor. The bigger atlases are shelved along the wall at the end of the reference section furthest from the front entrance. A sizeable number of smaller atlases are shelved with the other reference books. Many of these have Library of Congress numbers beginning with the letter G.

You may have a better chance of finding what you need by searching the library's catalog before you browse the shelves. Try adding some of the phrases listed below to searches in ALEX.

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Digital Collections

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
More than 32,000 maps and images focusing on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America.
Library of Congress - Maps
The Library of Congress has custody of the world's largest and most comprehensive cartographic collection, some of which have been converted to digital form.
New York Public Library Map Collections
More than 15,000 digital items from the library's map collection.
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
More than 11,000 maps scanned by the University of Texas Libraries. Most are in the public domain.
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Please credit the University of Texas Libraries as the source of the scanned images.
USGS Historical Topographic Map Explorer
The full catalog of USGS topographic surveys all on one site and searchable by city.