Subject Portal » Maps & Geography

Provides detailed profiles of all of the countries of the world. Offers information on each country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, military, and transnational issues, as well as maps and flag images. Covers 2000 - present in PDF; current interactive edition is continually updated.

Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of the United States. Can also search by keyword such as type of business.

Offers maps and satellite images for complex or pinpointed regional searches.

Describes the "National Atlas of the United States of America," a project of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Reston, Virginia. Includes a FAQ section, atlas development news, selected maps, and a list of publishing partners.

The U.S. Geological Survey provides the Nation with reliable, impartial information to describe and understand the Earth. This information is used to: minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; enhance and protect the quality of life; and contribute to wise economic and physical development.

The American Memory Collection of archival and primary source materials pertinent to American culture and history. Includes maps as well as manuscripts, artifacts, etc.

The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has over 13,600 maps online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented.

Approximately 2100 color images from UT Austin's Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.