Cartography Links

The Atlas of Canada: Map Making
A variety of mapping topics including detailed information about map projections, how they are derived and classified, how to choose a projection, and how specific projections differ from one another.

A Guide to Map Projections in Modern Cartography Texts (1997)
A review of Cartography texts relating to the treatment of map projections.

The History of Cartography Project
A research, editorial, and publishing venture drawing international attention to the history of maps and mapping.

"Matching the Map Projection to the Need" Publication (1997)
A publication by the Cartography and Geographic Information Society discussing when and how to use certain projections to better explain the data.

USGS DRGs
A site for ordering scanned images of USGS standard series topographic maps.

USGS National Mapping Information
Mapping products and services information, downloadable data, and educational resources.

USGS Store
A quick and easy way to find and order USGS 7.5-minute printed paper maps.

Demographic Data Viewer
An online application for mapping U.S. Census demographic data.

EPA Maps on Demand
The Environmental Protection Agency's site that allows users to generate maps of environmental information for the entire United States.

Maps24
Customizable maps to specific destinations with driving directions. Advanced options require free registration.

Google Maps
Customizable maps to specific destinations, driving directions, and satellite photos. Includes a very neat, easy to use interface.

Mapquest
Customizable maps to specific destinations, driving directions and travel guides.

Odden's Bookmarks
A well-known catalog of links with many cartography resources.

Maps on Websites
A list of different kinds of maps available on the Web, maintained by the University of Texas at Austin.

Wolfram Mathworld: Map Projections
The math behind map projections.