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Resources: Maps & Cartography
October 12, 2007 - 1:58pm
Animated Atlas Animated Atlas portrays history by animating maps. This site features a ten minute, interactive movie that is a geographic history of the United States, locating major events and the admission of every state. Also sells classroom videos.
David Rumsey Map Collection The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has over 15,800 maps online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North American and South American maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia and Africa are also represented.The collection can be used to study history, genealogy and family history. Ireland's History in Maps History, Georgraphy, Genealogy - With a special focus on Ancient and Medieval Irish Tribes and Septs
Odden's Bookmarks Fascinating World of Maps and Mapping - Bookmarks to everthing you need to know about maps, cartography and map collecting. Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection Historical Maps of the United States The Library of Congress Map Collections is organized according to seven major categories. A map or collection of maps which portrays a subject or multiple subjects is found under the category which includes the main subject. For example, maps of the national parks are found in Conservation and Environment; a map of the Lewis and Clark expedition is in Discovery and Exploration; maps used by the American Colonization Society during the settlement of Liberia are in Immigration and Settlement; and when they become available, Civil War maps will be in Military Battles and Campaigns and railroad maps will be in Transportation and Communication. In general, a map will be assigned to only one category, unless an item is part of more than one core collection. To report a broken link please email us at bloglinks@rubylane.com For Link Information Click Here. |
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