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Maps and Atlases: Topographic Maps


This research guide serves as a guide to print topographic maps available in the Atlas and Map Collection and to topographic maps available on the Internet.

Table of Contents:

Other Places to Look:

Topographic Map


Guides to Topographic Mapping


Understanding Topographic Maps


USGS Topographic Maps provides an overview of USGS topographic maps including their characteristics, production, and history. Maps for America (US Geological Survey) 1981 (Docs I 19.2:M32/12 1981) includes detailed information on the characteristics, natural features, cultural features, boundaries, names, marginalia, projection, reference systems, and geodetic control found on topographic maps.


Indexes to Topographic Maps


The following options are available for finding topographic maps in print format in the HSU Library or on the Internet:

Starting Information Site
Placename (city, county, feature)
Address
Zip Code
Clickable US Map
Map Name
State List (alphabetical)
Lat/Long Coordinate
Township/Range
UTM Coordinate
State Plane Coordinate
GNIS
MapMart or USGS Store
OmniMap or MapMart
MapLink or MapMart or USGS Store
MapMart or USGS Store or OmniMap
State Topographic Map Lists
MapLink or MapMart
MapMart
MapMart
MapMart


Print Maps in the HSU Library


Internet Maps