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Map Collection and Cartographic Information Services Unit

Wash State

The UW Libraries Map Collection includes over 270,000 map sheets, 86,000 aerial photographs, and 2,000 atlases. We also collect electronic mapping products and digital geospatial data for use with GIS software.

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Using the Collection

Getting Here
Disabled Access
Floor Plan
Scope of the Map Collection
 
Checking Out and Handling Materials
How to Copy Maps
What We Answer By Email or Phone
Where to Buy Maps
 
How to Use and Understand Maps
 
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Site Map (an outline of this website)

Map Resources

Frequently Used Resources
 
Aerial Photography
Atlases
Base/Outline Maps
Geographic Information Systems
   (GIS)

Geologic Maps
 
Historic Maps
Nautical and Aeronautical Charts
Place Names/Gazetteers
Road Maps
Thematic Maps
Topographic Maps

Quick Links

Aerial Photo Project Tool (disclaimer)
Census 2000
Early Washington Maps:
   A Digital Collection

GeoRef
- UW restricted
UW-only Catalog
WAGDA - some data UW restricted
Web Resources by Geographic Area

Maps in the News 

GIScience Speaker Series Celebrating GIS Day 2008

Wednesday Nov 11 2-4 pm
Odegaard Library Room 220
Refreshments provided

Luke Rogers, Research Scientist, UW College of Forest Resources will speak on two related projects; GIS MegaProject to create a statewide parcel dataset for Washington and Informing the Legislature with GIS on retaining forestlands. Co-sponsored by the UW Libraries and the UW Geospatial Club.

UPDATE: Video available courtesy of the Rural Technology Institute.

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Last modified: Wednesday December 10, 2008

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