Map Resources

In this section you will find a number of resources where you can locate maps.

Type	Information
Soil Maps	World Reference Base for Soil Resources Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Find global soil maps for all types of soil. Click on a certain soil type to see its global distribution.
Soil Maps	World Soil Resources Map Index NRCS Includes a variety of soil maps. Also includes some more specific maps for a few countries. Back To Top
Topographic Maps	Maps on Demand USGS Search for maps by zip code or city and state. Allows you to order 7.5 minute maps online for $6.00 per map plus $5.00 s/h per order.
	Topographic Maps Online Microsoft Courtesy of the Microsoft Corporation, 57,000 U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps were digitized and are now available on the Web.
	How to find topographic maps, USGS Provides helpful links for finding geologic maps.
	TopoZone Find topographic maps by place name, latitude and longitude, or UTM coordinates under the Get A Map section. Allows you to download topographic maps (including USGS maps) for free, at various scales (from 1:100,000 to 1:24,000).
	MapServer Enter place name or zip code and state at the top to view maps. Offers free online viewing of topographical, nautical and aeronautical charts plus high altitude digital ortho quads.
	Need a Map? Maptech Just type in the city and state. Back To Top
Reading Map Symbols	Topographic Map Symbols USGS This site has information on reading topographic maps.
Reading Map Symbols	USGS Geography Education Materials USGS A USGS site for kids and teachers. Describes map types and features, including how to interpret them. Back To Top
Reading Geologic Maps	What is a geologic map and how is it used? Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) Use this sample lesson plan to understand geologic maps.
	Reading Geologic Maps About.com Follow this tutorial on how to read and use geologic maps.
	Reading Geologic Maps USGS Explanation of how geologic features and rock units are shown on geologic maps.
	What is a Geologic Map USGS & NPS Learn what a geologic map is and what information they provide. Back To Top
State Geologic Maps	State Geologic Maps USGS Provides descriptions and availability information for state geologic maps.
	Association of American State Geologists, AASG Obtain materials from your state geological survey.
	Geologic Maps of States Online About.com Download state geologic maps from About.com. Back To Top
National Geologic Maps	National Geologic Map Database USGS Contains information on how and where to obtain geologic maps. Back To Top
Regional and Local Geologic Maps	Bookstore of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, AAPG Click on Browse by Series and select AAPG maps for regional tectonic maps.
	Online Map Creation Create a map using this input form You can select from a variety of features including whether the topography or bathymetry of your selected region.
	USGS Store USGS This site allows you to order 7.5 minute maps online for $4 per map plus $5 s/h per order.
	Map Dealers USGS The United States Geological Survey maintains a list of Map Dealers. Click on your state to obtain a list of retailers who sell maps. Back To Top
General Map Resources	Resources for Earth Science and Geography Instruction Central Michigan University An excellent list of map resources available online at this web site. Included are links to sites to make maps, as well as links to free downloadable outline maps, satellite imagery, GPS, and GIS databases.
	General Map Information USGS Earth Science Information Center Includes general map information, from how to read maps to how to obtain them. Also includes links to further information regarding topographic, thematic, planetary maps, and more.
	Maps of the United States USGS A USGS fact sheet, contains a series of depictions of the United States, along with information on how to obtain additional US maps.
	Maps of the World USGS USGS fact sheet, contains a series of world maps, including outline maps, seismicity maps, and political maps. Also contains information for ordering more specific world maps.
	National Atlas Maps USGS USGS site of a variety of US maps that are available online, including shaded relief maps, aquifer maps, and further information on how to order maps not available online.
	National Geographic Map Machine National Geographic For a wide variety of thematic maps, click on "Dynamic Maps" or "Atlas Maps". Enter a location you wish to search for, and select from any number of themes, ranging from elevation to ocean floor. (You may need to click on "Select a New Theme" or "Related Atlas Maps" to find the theme you are looking for).
	US Maps and Data geodata.gov Make maps using geospatial data and information. Back To Top
Dynamic Planet Maps	This Dynamic Planet Interactive Map Smithsonian Institution If using a computer, an interactive version of the USGS map can be accessed through the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History Global Volcanism Program.
	This Dynamic Planet USGS Simkin, Tom, et al., 1994, This Dynamic Planet: World Map of Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Impact Craters, and Plate Tectonic, published by the US Geological Survey, Reston, VA.
	U. S. Geological Survey Earthquake Maps, USGS Back To Top
Ocean Maps	Age of the Ocean Floor NOAA World Data Center for Marine Geology & Geophysics, Boulder. Back To Top
Weather Maps	National Weather Service Home Page, NOAA
	The Datastreme Project American Meteorological Society Contains a variety of up-to-date weather maps. Under the "surface" subheading, you can find maps showing temperatures, pressures, isotherms, and fronts, along with other current weather data.
	Weather.com The Weather Channel Interactive, Inc. A current weather map of the United States is found on the homepage. You can view an enlarged version by clicking on the map. To find weather maps of your local area, type in your zip code or city and state at the top of the page.
	Unisys.com Unisys Corp. View a current United States weather map on the Unisys homepage. Back To Top
Satellite Maps	Google Maps Type the address into the search engine toolbar. Wait for the mapt to come up. Click on "Satellite" in the upper right hand corner of the page. You will then receive a satellite image of your area. Back To Top