Maps

Resources related to finding information resources for maps and cartography

Welcome!

Welcome to the Maps guide! University Libraries provides support to Ohio State students and faculty interested in learning and using maps for research and instructional projects.  This guide has several map categories (see left menu) and below you can find tools that cover multiple map types. You will see both the print and electronic collections.

Major Search Tools for Maps

Print and Electronic Maps via OSU Libraries

See our Libraries Search guide for details on using Libraries Search to find books, articles, videos, and more.

To see how to find specific items  (specific journals, databases, authors, etc.) or specific formats, see this page on the Libraries Search guide for help.

After searching in Libraries Search, chosoe Maps under Resource Type in the refine options to the left of the search results..

 

Maps under Resource Type as a refine option

OSU Print Collections

The OSU Libraries has two major print collections for maps:

 

Maps can be found in multiple other locations. Use the OSU Library Catalog's Advanced Search and limit your search to Material Type Map in order to just get map items.  You can then see the location where the item is kept.

How do I use Libraries Search?

See our Libraries Search guide for details on using Libraries Search to find books, articles, videos, and more.

To see how to find specific items  (specific journals, databases, authors, etc.) or specific formats, see this page on the Libraries Search guide for help.

Explore Print Maps Atlases