This book navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources. Cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations.
This book navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources. Cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations.
Eva H. Dodsworth is the Geospatial Data Services Librarian at the University of Waterloo library where she specializes in teaching GIS and map-related content to the university community. Eva's interests include historical cartographic research, teaching geoweb applications and historical GIS. Eva is also a part-time online instructor for a number of library schools and continuing education organizations, where she teaches the use of GIS technology in libraries. Eva has also written Getting Started with GIS: A LITA Guide.
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Chapter 1: What Are Cartographic Resources? Chapter 2: Directory of Cartographic Collections Chapter 3: Atlases Chapter 4: Topographic, Cities and Towns Maps Chapter 5: Railroad Maps Chapter 6: Geological Maps Chapter 7: Nautical Charts Chapter 8: Fire Insurance Plans Chapter 9: Air Photos Chapter 10: Bird's-Eye View Maps Chapter 11: GIS Data Sources Chapter 12: GIS Subject Guides Chapter 13: Handbooks and Manuals Chapter 14: Cartographic and GIS Dictionaries Chapter 15: Bibliographies Chapter 16: Gazetteers Chapter 17: Citing Cartographic Material Chapter 18: Professional Map and GIS Associations Appendix A. Example of a Map Library Collection: University of Waterloo Appendix B. Depository Library Programs
