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Guide: Finding Maps
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Finding MapsMost maps in the Stewart Library's Map Collection are published by the United States government and are distributed to Weber through the University's participation in the U.S. Depository Library Program. Almost all maps of the United States in the Map Collection are produced by or in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey. Maps are located in the Reference Department, Middle Level North. Topographic MapsTopographic maps of the United States are arranged alphabetically by State and by Quadrangle name. Each quadrangle is named according to a prominent geographic feature. The topographic maps are located on the Middle Level North, in map cases. For Utah Maps see the 7.5 minute Quadrangle Names Map attached to the top of the map cabinets. The Index to Topographic and other Map Coverage are guides to individual quadrangle maps available for each state are on top of the south map cabinet (green booklets). Look for the STATE INDEX sign. Use indexes to find the maps available for each state, then find the appropriate state drawer and locate the named map. The Catalogs of Topographic and other Published Maps for each state are located in the same area (brown booklets) and contain a catalog of USGS published maps for each state. We have many, but not all of the state maps. What is Map Scale?
Topographical Map Series available at the Library: 1:24,000 scale, 7.5 minute. All states filed alphabetically. Look at the signage. 1:50,000 scale. Supplements the 7.5 series. See the Index to 1:50,000 scale maps with the other indexes on the south map cabinet. 1:62,500 scale15 minute map - Utah only. 1:100,000 scale, 30 x 60 minute maps - See the appropriate state's Index to Topographic and other Map Coverage for the map names. These maps are also filed alphabetically by state. 1:250,000 scale All states and Antarctica, Canada and Peru. 1:500,000 scale state maps. United States maps of various scales USGS Geological and Hydrologic MapsLocation: Black Filing Cabinets Reference, Middle Level North. To find U.S.G.S. Geologic and Hydrologic Maps: GeoRef - (Access through the Library's Databases By Title Page) Database for worldwide literature of the geosciences. 1785 to present for North America; 1933 to present for international literature Updated 24 times a year. Search tips: Select Advanced Searching Mode. Select map as a type of material. Type in search terms, for example Richfield and Utah. Select the appropriate title and note map series and text number in the report number filed of the record. You can also search by coordinates. This is available to WSU students only. Guide to USGS Publications Located on Table 3B A cumulative guide that contains map series and papers published since the inception of the USGS. This guide contains complete area, subject, coordinate and author indexes. Catalogs more than 10,000 thematic maps and professional papers published by the United States Geological Survey. National
Geologic Map Database Geoscience resource for maps
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Other Government Agency Maps, National Geographic & Miscellaneous MapsLocation: Black Filing Cabinets - Reference, Middle Level North. Utah - State park maps and brochures, national parks, Utah national areas U.S. Department of Interior Maps - Filed by SuDoc numbers I 19.53.11: Search the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications online to find SuDoc numbers. Country/Areas of the World Maps - CIA map series filed alphabetically by country name. Also world maps. National Geographic Maps - Small collection from the National Geographic Magazine. Selected City maps Reference Maps Atlas of Utah - Reference Desk, Middle Level North. All TOPO Maps - Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana topographic maps on CD-ROM. Ask for the disks at the Circulation Desk. State maps and Road Atlases are located at the Reference Desk, Middle Level North. Online Map ResourcesUtah Maps, Atlases & Travel InformationUtah National Parks & Monuments Utah City & County Information Natural Resources Map & Bookstore - USGS Utah Online Maps
State Online Maps
International Online Maps & Atlases
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