Map Collection and Cartographic Information Services Unit

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  Suzzallo Library, Basement
  Box 352900
  University of Washington
  Seattle, WA 98195
  206.543.9392
  maplib@u.washington.edu  

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Using the Collection

• Getting Here
• Directions
• Links to Campus Map and Map Collection Floor Plan
• Disabled Access
• About the Map Collection
   
• Checking Out and Handling Cartographic Materials
• What Can Be Checked Out
• Loan Periods and Renewals
• Loan Guidelines
• Material Handling Guidelines


• How To Copy Maps
• Copyright Information
• Self-Service Copying Options
• Services Provided for a Fee
• Link to The Gory Details (staff use)


• What We Answer By Email or Phone
• Where to Buy Maps
   
• How to Use and Understand Maps
• What Is a Map?
• What Is Scale?
• What Are Latitude and Longitude?
• What Are Township and Range?
• Link to the UW Map Collections' guide to Township and Range: An Explanation for Washington State
• How Do I Browse for Maps for a Specific Country or Geographical Region?
• How Do I Interpret Library of Congress Map Call Numbers?
• How Do I Interpret Topographic Map Symbols?
• Map Skills Bibliography and Other Cartographic Reference Tools


• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Map Resources

• Frequently Used Resources
   
• Aerial Photography and Satellite Imagery
• What Is Remote-Sensing Imagery?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Imagery?
• Use our Aerial Photo Project Tool (disclaimer)
• Link to Air Photo Projects Indexed by County or Region
• Link to Air Photo Project Descriptions
• Can I Check Imagery Out?
• Where Can I Buy Imagery?
• Frequently Used Resources


• Atlases
• What Are Atlases?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Atlases?
• Can I Check Atlases Out?
• Where Can I Buy Atlases?
• Frequently Used Atlases


• Base/Outline Maps
• What Are Base or Outline Maps?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Base Maps?
• Can I Check Base Maps Out?
• Where Can I Buy Base Maps?
• Frequently Used Resources


• Geologic Maps
• What Are Geologic Maps?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Geologic Maps?
• Can I Check Geologic Maps Out?
• Where Can I Buy Geologic Maps?
• Frequently Used Resources


• GIS and Digital Data
• What Is GIS?
• What GIS Services Does The Map Collection Provide?
• GIS Assistance Hours and Contact Information
• How Can I Get Started with GIS?
• Link to Needs Assessment
• How Do I Find GIS Data?
• Where Can I Buy GIS Data?
• Frequently Used Software
• Link to Commonly Requested Digital Information


• Historic Maps
• What Are Historic Maps?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Historic Maps?
• Can I Check Historic Maps Out?
• Where Can I Buy Historic Map Reproductions?
• Frequently Used Resources
• Link to History of the Cadastral Survey brochure


• Nautical and Aeronautical Charts
• What Are Nautical and Aeronautical Charts?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Charts?
• Where Can I Buy Charts?
• Can I Check Charts Out?
• Frequently Used Resources
• Link to Historic Nautical Charts for Washington State, 19th and Early 20th Centuries


• Place Names/Gazetteers
• What Are Gazetteers?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Gazetteers?
• Can I Check Gazetteers Out?
• Where Can I Buy Gazetteers?
• Frequently Used Resources


• Road Maps
• What Are Road Maps?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Road Maps?
• Can I Check Road Maps Out?
• Where Can I Buy Road Maps?
• Frequently Used Resources


• Thematic Maps
• What Are Thematic Maps?
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
• How Do I Find Thematic Maps?
• Can I Check Thematic Maps Out?
• Where Can I Buy Thematic Maps?
• Frequently Used Resources


• Topographic Maps
• What Are Topographic Maps?
  
• What Does The Map Collection Have?
  
• How Do I Find Topographic Maps?
  
• Can I Check Topographic Maps Out?
  
• Where Can I Buy Topographic Maps?
  
• Frequently Used Resources
  

Quick Links 

GeoRef - UW restricted
WAGDA - some data UW restricted
Early Washington Maps: A Digital Collection
Web Resources by Geographic Area
Government Publications: Census 2000

Maps in the News

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