Finding Maps in the Library
Some maps and atlases are available online, and others are in print format at Rose Library. The print map collection is located in drawers on the second floor of Rose. Print atlases are also on the second floor.
To search the JMU Library Catalog for maps, enter your search term (e.g. "Shenandoah Valley") and then on the results screen use the left hand menu to limit the Material Type to Maps. You may need to click Show More under Material Types to see the option for maps.
Online Maps & Atlases
- US Geological Survey (USGS) StoreUse the Map Locator & Downloader to download free topographic maps.
- US Geological Survey Historical Topographic Map Collection This link opens in a new windowA database of recent topographic maps, as well as high-resolution scans of more than 178,000 historical topographic maps of the United States
- David Rumsey Map Collection This link opens in a new windowHistorical map collection that includes rare 16th-21st century maps of the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the world.
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map CollectionExtensive digital map collection from the University of Texas at Austin, including historical, thematic, and topographical maps.
- Library of Congress General Maps CollectionDigitized maps from the Library of Congress. The General Maps collection includes maps for regions bigger than a city or town. Most are from the US, but maps of other countries are included.
- Library of Congress Cities and Towns Map CollectionDigitized maps of cities and towns in the US and around the world from the Library of Congress.
- Serial Set Maps 1817-1980 This link opens in a new window50,000 Historical maps from within the U.S. Congressional Serial Set.
- Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 This link opens in a new windowDigitized fire insurance maps of Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia from 1867-1970.
- CIA World Factbook World and Regional MapsPolitical and physical maps of continents and regions, from the US Central Intelligence Agency.
- Google MapsView a specific location or get driving, biking, or walking directions. Includes terrain and satellite views.