How to find resources by format

Search the Libraries by format.

Why use maps or GIS data?

Maps and geospatial information are ways to visualize and present data, especially information that is related to a place. It can also help us understand changes to regions over time. 

A geographic information system (GIS) is a framework for gathering, managing, and analyzing data related to place, which can help illustrate relationships between data points. 

An example of this type of project is the University of Minnesota's Mapping Prejudice project: 

Getting started

Find maps in Libraries search

Use Libraries Search to find the majority of maps in the University's collections.

 

Find maps at the Borchert Map Library

Located in the Wilson Library, the John R. Borchert Map Library contains the bulk of the University of Minnesota Libraries map and atlas collections and provides assistance finding maps, scanning, and using GIS data.

 

Find aerial maps with MHAPO (Minnesota Historical Aerial Photographs Online)

MHAPO provides access to over 121,000 digital copies of Minnesota air photos. For a full listing of aerial photographs available in the John R. Borchert Map Library, please see the Aerial Photography page.   

 

Find maps in other map collections

 

Find campus and Libraries maps

Citing maps, atlases, and geospatial (GIS) data

Map Library (in Wilson Library)

Last Updated: Feb 22, 2024 10:40 AM