Basic Reference Sources : Maps & Atlases
Selected Maps/Atlases (online)
For more resources of this type, search for atlases or maps in the Subject field of the Advanced Search of the Library Catalog.
- David Rumsey Historical Map CollectionRare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa.
- Perry-Castaneda Map Collection, University of Texas-AustinDigital versions of all Central Intelligence Agencyreference and thematic maps, Army Map Service (AMS) topographic map series, and a wide variety of historic maps.
Selected Atlases (print)
These are a sample of many maps and atlases in library collections. Search for atlases or maps in the Subject field of the Advanced Search of the Library Catalog, or visit the Robinson Map Library to find more.
More Reference Guides
For additional resources and in-depth assistance, see the following reference research guides:
Robinson Map Library
The Arthur H. Robinson Map Library, a sub-unit of the Department of Geography at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and located in Science Hall, serves a wide range of users from both the University and non-University communities.
The primary materials in the Map Library are maps, approximately 276,000 and historic aerial photography, approximately 231,700. The library also contains only about 900 books and other bound volumes, chiefly United States gazetteers, atlases, soil surveys, Wisconsin plat books, and other essential reference materials.