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The sources listed below provide more information on maps and cartography, the science of mapmaking.
Books
Cartography, Third Edition by Call Number: GA105.3 K73 2011ISBN: 9781609181932Publication Date: 2010basic introduction to mapmaking and the use of maps with emphasis on geospatial data. Text is enhanced by copious illustrations. List of references and subject index included.
Flattening the Earth: Two Thousand Years of Map Projections by Call Number: GA110 S576 1997ISBN: 0226767477Publication Date: 1997History of the attempts to render the earth, a three dimensional object, onto a two dimensional surface. Discusses the mathematical, artistic, political and economic aspects of the use of various projections. Bibliography, index and list of projections included.
Online Resources
- Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography
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Guides and reference tools for researchers using the Newberry Library map collections but includes links to many online and digital resources - History of Cartography Project
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A research and publishing project to produce a detailed world history of maps and map making. The end result of this effort is its multi-volume work History of Cartography. The earlier volumes are available online but to support the project, recently published volumes must be purchased - USGS.gov
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Web site of the U.S. Geological Survey. "Maps, Imagery and Publications" tab links to maps, geographical data and related publications that are free of charge with a link to the USGS Store for any maps that must be purchased.
