Map Specialist
Heather Ross
she/her
Contact:
1 Pattee Library
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Penn State University Libraries
University Park, PA 16802
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Penn State University Libraries
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-1349
Website
Subjects: Campus: University Park, Maps
Geospatial Services Librarian
Nathan Piekielek
Contact:
W-1B Pattee Library
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
16802-1809
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps & Geospatial Information
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
16802-1809
814-865-3703
Website
Subjects: Campus: University Park, Maps
Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information
Other Maps Guides
See also these other guides for maps!
- Geography
- Hiking and Backpacking
- Maps (General)
- Maps & Geospatial: Aerial Photographs (Historic)
- Maps & Geospatial: ArcGIS Online
- Maps & Geospatial: ArcGIS Pro
- Maps & Geospatial: Campus maps (UP)
- Maps & Geospatial: Case Study Applications Across Disciplines
- Maps & Geospatial: Conflict/War Maps
- Maps & Geospatial: Diversity Resources
- Maps & Geospatial: Emerging Technologies
- Maps & Geospatial: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Maps & Geospatial: Global Partners: International Geospatial Data
- Maps & Geospatial: Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Maps & Geospatial: Maps
- Maps & Geospatial: Newsmaps
- Maps & Geospatial: Open Source Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Maps & Geospatial: Pennsylvania Maps
- Maps & Geospatial: Project Planning
- Maps & Geospatial: Remotely Sensed Data
- Maps & Geospatial: Resources for the Liberal Arts
- Maps & Geospatial: Sanborn Maps
- Maps & Geospatial: Teaching and Learning Resources for Educators
- Maps & Geospatial: Topographic Maps
- Maps & Geospatial: Web-Mapping Tools
- Maps & Geospatial: Accessibility Resources
- PACFTB Literary and Cultural Heritage Maps Research
- Railroads in Pennsylvania
- Special Collections: Pennsylvania Business History
- Special Collections: State and Local History
Topographic Maps
Topographic Maps Guide compiled by the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and GIS
Consult this comprehensive guide for Topographic Maps including US Geological Survey maps, library resources, and other resources.
Aeronautic and Navigation Charts
- Sectional aeronautical chart : [United States]The primary navigational reference medium used by the VFR pilot community.
- Tactical pilotage chart, TPCIncludes "World geographic reference system" diagrams, interchart relationship diagrams, and legends for both aeronautical and topographic information
- Operational navigation chart, ONC.Contains cartographic data depicting obstructions, airports, special use airspace, and related data.
- Jet Navigational ChartsUsed for preflight planning and enroute navigation.
- Global Navigation and Planning ChartsSuitable for flight planning, operations over long distances, and enroute navigation in long-range, high-altitude, high-speed aircraft.
Nautical Charts
Penn State has a near complete collection of nautical charts.
- Nautical ChartsNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Coast Survey charts. Nautical charts will be sunset in 2025 in favor of NOAA Custom Charts (NCC).
- NOAA Nautical ChartsUse this commercial site to easily find the chart numbers for US NOAA nautical charts. Use the number to find in our collection or purchase from the vendor.
- U.S. Bathymetric & Fishing MapsNational Ocean Service (NOS) Office of Coast Survey Bathymetric maps. Use the interactive map. Files are large and will need to be extracted.
- International Nautical ChartsNGA, and other, charts of international waters. Useful for areas off the US Coast in more detail than NOAA charts. Use the index to help search our collection or purchase a map.
- Inland Charts from US Army Corps of Engineers
This product shows inland waterways and hazards for 8,200 miles of rivers maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Other Types of Maps
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps GuideBuilding information (e.g., address, height, construction materials, building use. Sanborn and other fire insurance maps show detailed information at a very large scale including building information (e.g., address, footprint, height, construction materials, building use).
- Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance Company industrial site mapsFire insurance maps in microfiche format.
- Topographic map and Bathymetric chart Resources [University of Michigan Library LibGuide]Resources from the University of Michigan
- Central Intelligence Agency's Cartography MapsMaps cover decades starting in the 1940s
Aerial photographs
Use our guide on Aerial photographs.
Satellite Images
Taken from satellites; resemble high-altitude aerial photographs
Keyword(s): remote sensing, satellite meteorology
- Earth View (satellite images)Up-to-the-minute satellite images of the earth
Bathymetric maps
In the same way that topographic maps represent the three-dimensional features (or relief) of overland terrain, bathymetric maps illustrate the land that lies underwater. Mostly coastal areas and very large lakes. Few rivers are mapped.
- NOAA Bathymetric Data ViewerFind Bathymetric data and download.
- NOAA Office of Coast Survey Bathymetric and Fishing mapsCEI is the official distribution point for NOS bathymetric maps, bathymetric/fishing maps, regional maps, geophysical maps, and preliminary maps. Many maps are historial.