Maps & Geography

National Atlas http://nationalatlas.gov/
Printable maps from the National Atlas include Congressional Districts, precipitation, Presidential Elections 1789-2000, reference and outline maps of the US, satellite views, and time zones.

Dynamic Maps from the National Atlas http://nationalatlas.gov/dynamic.html
“innovative illustrations of geographic phenomena. We combine the science of mapping with today's multimedia to offer maps that are useful, understandable, and that stimulate interactivity.”

The National Map http://nationalmap.gov/index.html
Create your own map.

USGS Selected Web map links http://library.usgs.gov/maplinks.html

Census Tract Maps http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/rd_2ktiger/pl_maps/pl_maps.html#plvtd
It takes several clicks to get the map, but it’s worth it.

Diversity Maps http://www.census.gov/population/cen2000/atlas/censr01-104.pdf

Environmental Maps http://www.hud.gov/offices/cio/emaps/index.cfm
Put in your zip code and get a better picture of your community. If you want more use this site from Superfund http://www.hud.gov/offices/cio/emaps/index.cfm

Library of Congress collections

Online Maps http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/gmdhome.html

Historic Maps at LOC http://www.nima.mil/...
You will need to download their viewer.

American Memory Maps Collection http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Maps

Recreation Maps http://www.recreationmaps.gov/viewer/
“find recreation areas published through the Recreation.Gov site and view them on dynamic maps. You may find these recreation areas in a few ways: (1) find by name, (2) find near place, or (3) find by activity or state. Once you have found a recreation area, you can view and customize a map of the area or you can link to a related site for more information”.

Byways.org http://www.byways.org/
sponsored by the Dept. of Transportation this site is a good source of information for travelers looking for interesting stops along the way or hoping to take the scenic route.

Local Maps

State maps http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/State_Maps.shtml

NYS material USGS Selected Web map links http://www.usgs.gov/state/state.asp?State=NY

NYC

Map Portal http://gis.nyc.gov/doitt/mp/address.htm
Map any NYC address and get community data from the Mayor’s Management Report, schools, public services, parks, hospitals, elected officials and more.

City Planning http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dcp/html/neighbor/neigh.shtml

Zoning Maps http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/zone/zmapintr.shtml

MapStats for Kings County http://www.fedstats.gov/mapstats/more.data/36047.html

Interactive Maps from CMap http://www.cmap.nypirg.org/webmapping/default.asp

MTA Maps http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/maps.htm

CIA World Factbook Reference Maps https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/docs/refmaps.html

CIA Maps https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/mapspub/1.shtml

NASA Visible Earth Satellite Images http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/

GEODATA.gov http://gos2.geodata.gov/wps/portal/gos
Use this site to find data, make a map or browse community information, registration may be required for full access to the site.

NOAA Navigation Charts http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/

World Time Zone Map http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/world_tzones.html

PCL Library links to other mapping sites http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/map_sites/map_sites.html

Google Earth http://earth.google.com/
Easy to use and fun. Get a new perspective on your neighborhood.