Maps and Geospatial Information

This guide will introduce you to library resources regarding maps, and geospatial information, including GIS data.

Use the tabs above to navigate through the following pages of the guide:

• Topographic maps -- resources for topographic maps (paper, scanned, digital)
• Geologic maps -- resources for geologic maps (paper, scanned, digital)
• Mining maps -- resources for mining maps (paper, scanned, digital)
• Aerial photographs -- resources for aerial photographs (paper, scanned, digital)
• GIS data -- digital data that maybe used in a Geographic Information Service (GIS)
• Maps by U.S. government agencies -- links to a variety of websites that contain maps, and mapping data produced by various federal agencies
• Scanned maps -- links to important scanned map collections
• Amazing gifts -- incredible maps acquired by the Library
• Cool maps -- links to fun maps from around the web
• Buy maps -- where to buy maps locally and online
• Map organizations -- links to important map organizations, and map libraries throughout the world
• Map tools for librarians -- information about tools for librarians developed at the Arthur Lakes Library, and links to tools useful to other librarians
• About the Map Collection -- fun facts about the Map Collection

• Library Catalog 

  All maps are listed in the Library's Catalog. All maps may be checked out, just like books. Be sure to note the map's call #, and location

Trails Illustrated/National Geographic Maps gift

The Library adds over 1,000 hiking & recreation maps + 150 atlases from Trails Illustrated!

Historic mine maps of Leadville gift

The Library adds 1,200 historic mine maps (most from the 1800s) to the collection.

Air photo tutorial 2.0

Discover how to use air photos to find clues from the past to understand the present.  This FREE 30-minute tutorial will change the way you look at the world.

   https://mines.libwizard.com/f/airphotos_2 

Love puzzles & want a challenge? — Take some of the 43 quizzes!  Already know a lot about aerial photographs?  PROVE IT by taking the quizzes.

Mapping the legacy of systemic racism in housing

Learn about historical race-based real estate developments in Jefferson County, Colorado from 1910 to 1950.