Maps

• Government Documents and Maps: Maps and GIS: The Map Collection houses approximately 350,000 items, primarily from U.S. Government sources. Coverage includes all U.S. states, most U.S. territories and possessions, and some areas outside the U.S. Additionally, there are two GIS (Geographic Information System) workstations and a collection of digital spatial data. For information on using the GIS workstations, or to make an appointment, call the Government Documents Desk at 301-405-9165.


• Maryland Map Collection: The Maryland Map Collection is a comprehensive collection of more than 3,000 map titles depicting Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay, and the surrounding region. The maps date from as early as 1590 to the present.


• Sanborn Maps of Maryland: The Sanborn Map Company produced detailed fire insurance maps of neighborhoods from 1867 to 1970. The University of Maryland Libraries Collection includes maps of Maryland and Washington, D.C. Additionally, Sanborn maps are available online (UMCP campus only).