A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources

Print and Electronic Sources

Eva H. Dodsworth

The interdisciplinary uses of traditional cartographic resources and modern GIS tools allow for the analysis and discovery of information across a wide spectrum of fields. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering researchers, academics and students with information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources, new and old. Dozens of different cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations.

A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources consists of 18 chapters, two appendices, and a detailed index that includes place names, and libraries, structured in a manner consistent with most reference guides, including cartographic categories such as atlases, dictionaries, gazetteers, handbooks, maps, plans, GIS data and other related material. Almost all of the resources listed in this guide are categorized by geography down to the county level, making efficient work of the type of material required to meet the information needs of those interested in researching place-specific cartographic-related resources. Additionally, this guide will help those interested in not only developing a comprehensive collection in these subject areas, but get an understanding of what materials are being collected and housed in specific map libraries, geospatial centers and their related websites. Of particular value are the sections that offer directories of cartographic and GIS libraries, as well as comprehensive lists of geospatial datasets down to the county level. This volume combines the traditional and historical collections of cartography with the modern applications of GIS-based maps and geospatial datasets.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 450 • Trim: 9 x 11½

978-1-5381-0083-7 • Hardback • September 2018 • $184.00 • (£142.00)

978-1-5381-0084-4 • eBook • September 2018 • $174.50 • (£135.00)

Subjects: Reference / Research, Science / Earth Sciences / General, Science / Earth Sciences / Geography

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The interdisciplinary uses of traditional cartographic resources and modern GIS tools allow for the analysis and discovery of information across a wide spectrum of fields. A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources navigates the numerous American and Canadian cartographic resources available in print and online, offering researchers, academics and students with information on how to locate and access the large variety of resources, new and old. Dozens of different cartographic materials are highlighted and summarized, along with lists of map libraries and geospatial centers, and related professional associations.

A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources consists of 18 chapters, two appendices, and a detailed index that includes place names, and libraries, structured in a manner consistent with most reference guides, including cartographic categories such as atlases, dictionaries, gazetteers, handbooks, maps, plans, GIS data and other related material. Almost all of the resources listed in this guide are categorized by geography down to the county level, making efficient work of the type of material required to meet the information needs of those interested in researching place-specific cartographic-related resources. Additionally, this guide will help those interested in not only developing a comprehensive collection in these subject areas, but get an understanding of what materials are being collected and housed in specific map libraries, geospatial centers and their related websites. Of particular value are the sections that offer directories of cartographic and GIS libraries, as well as comprehensive lists of geospatial datasets down to the county level. This volume combines the traditional and historical collections of cartography with the modern applications of GIS-based maps and geospatial datasets.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Pages: 450 • Trim: 9 x 11½

978-1-5381-0083-7 • Hardback • September 2018 • $184.00 • (£142.00)

978-1-5381-0084-4 • eBook • September 2018 • $174.50 • (£135.00)

Subjects: Reference / Research, Science / Earth Sciences / General, Science / Earth Sciences / Geography

Author

Eva Hobot Dodsworth is the geospatial data services librarian at the University of Waterloo library where she specializes in teaching GIS and map-related content to the university community. Eva's interests include historical cartographic research, teaching geoweb applications and historical GIS. Eva is also a part-time online instructor for a number of library schools, and continuing education organizations where she teaches the use of GIS technology in libraries. Eva’s list of publications are available from: http://www.evadodsworth.com

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: What Are Cartographic Resources?
Chapter 2: Directory of Cartographic Collections
Chapter 3: Atlases
Chapter 4: Topographic, Cities and Towns Maps
Chapter 5: Railroad Maps
Chapter 6: Geological Maps
Chapter 7: Nautical Charts
Chapter 8: Fire Insurance Plans
Chapter 9: Air Photos
Chapter 10: Bird’s-Eye View Maps
Chapter 11: GIS Data Sources
Chapter 12: GIS Subject Guides
Chapter 13: Handbooks and Manuals
Chapter 14: Cartographic and GIS Dictionaries
Chapter 15: Bibliographies
Chapter 16: Gazetteers
Chapter 17: Citing Cartographic Material
Chapter 18: Professional Map and GIS Associations
Appendix A. Example of a Map Library Collection: University of Waterloo
Appendix B. Depository Library Programs

Reviews

Recommended: A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources: Print and Electronic Sources was developed to help people “researching cartographic-related resources” and developing cartographic collections to learn about maps and geospatial materials. The book provides introductory information about geospatial resources in 18 chapters: atlases, maps, nautical charts, aerial photos, GIS data, handbooks and manuals, dictionaries, bibliographies, and gazetteers. It includes a directory of cartographic collections and a list of professional map and GIS. Some of the text and resource lists could be useful to librarians unfamiliar with cartographic and geospatial information. Recommended for comprehensive cartographic research collections.
— Choice Reviews

The variety of geographic information about North America can be overwhelming. Dodsworth’s herculean effort to cull together in one volume all these materials, sources, resources, and information agencies will now allow novice and proficient seekers to swiftly navigate through the sea of cartographic resources and geospatial data.
— Wade Bishop, Associate Professor, School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

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