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Internet Subject Guides
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Site List
These sites are good starting
points for exploring Geography resources on the Internet.
Maps
- ArcGIS many of the maps are freely available and you can use them directly in your desktop or Web applications.
- CIA
World Fact Book country maps, flags, and statistical data collected
by the CIA.
- Google Earth
Online fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite imagery, maps and terrain.
- GOS Data search for federal, state, and local geographic data, maps (such as of transportation and natural hazards), and statistics..
- National Atlas topical US maps
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- This Dynamic Planet Is an interactive map detailing the Earth's volcanoes, eqrthquakes and plate tectonics .
- Topo Finder topographic maps from the USGS
- USGS maps
and aerial photo images
- University
of Georgia Hargrett Rare Map Collection more than 800 historic
maps from the 16th century through the early 20 th century.
- Perry-Castaneda
Library Map Collection a collection of historical and current maps
from the University of Texas .
- World Mapper displays maps of the world where statistical data is represented by the proportional size of countries.
- Zoom into Maps An exploration of maps and their various uses, with sections for local geography.
Geography Resources
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Subject Directories
These Internet resource
directories are useful for exploring a subject to find out what's available
on the Internet. Be sure to carefully evaluate what
you find.
- Yahoo provides geography categories and websites
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Professional Associations
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Your Library has a great deal more information on this topic!
E-Books, journals,
magazine and newspaper articles are available online. These services
are for current Southwestern College students and staff. Pick up passwords at
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