Research Guides: Maps

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Government Maps

Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America
People, jobs, and agriculture.
Census Atlas of the United States
(Use Social Explorer for interactive maps and data reports from this atlas.)
Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS)
For aerial, map, elevation, satellite, and land cover products.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Map Service Center
For flood maps.
GEOnet Names Server (GNS)
A gazetteer of international place names.
Google U.S. Government Search
MapStats (United States)
National Archives Cartographic and Architectural Records
National Atlas of the United States
National Weather Service
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Online nautical chart viewer.
Social Explorer
U.S. census demographics resource covering 1940-2000. Tools include interactive maps and data reports.
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Map & Photo Records
U.S. Board on Geographic Names
U.S. Census Bureau
State/county outline maps and thematic maps.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Maps, Imagery, and Publications
Your Food Environment Atlas
Maps, county-level statistics on food choices, health and well-being, and community characteristics.

Many of the maps listed here are taken from University of Kentucky's comprehensive map guide.

Looking for more federal and state maps? Contact our government documents librarian, Phil Yannarella, for assistance.

The Maps Research Guide is maintained by Ellie Jones. Suggestions and comments are welcome.