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Maps & Gazetteers - Quick Online Reference Resources

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  • All The Worlds Maps (Embassy World)
    A extensive compilation of links to country and city map resources on the Web.
  • National Atlas of the United States
    The National Atlas printable maps of the United States display general features such as boundaries, cities, capitals, major highways, rivers and lakes, and terrain. Maps without labels are included for students and teachers of American geography. The maps are in color, but also print or copy well in black and white. The maps are available in GIF and PDF formats.
  • Perry-Castenada Library Map Collection
    The Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas is a general collection of more than 250,000 maps covering all areas of the world. Includes an extensive collection of online CIA and historical maps.
  • Place Name Sites
    Extensive collection of links to United States and world place name web sites and databases.
  • TopoZone
    Interactive topological maps, shaded relief maps, high resolution aerial photography, and street maps of the United States.
  • Online Digital Maps (Penn State - Maps Library)
    Links for many sites featuring maps and GIS data sources.