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McKeldin Map Collection

Guide to the map collection on the 4th floor of McKeldin Library.

Map Reference Materials

Our collection includes materials that are useful for conducting cartographic research and identifying map publishers, as well as locating and using maps and other cartographic materials (such as aerial photos). These resources include:

  • Gazetteers and place-name indexes
  • Publications of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names
  • Cartobibliographies
  • Catalogs of map publishers
  • Guides to other map libraries

Most reference items can be located in the catalog.