Collections

  • North Carolina USGS Topographic Maps - 1:24,000 7.5 Minute collection
  • Library of Congress (LC) classification number - Maps stored by LC call numbers, include all geographic regions
  • Superintendent of Documents (sudoc) classification number - Maps with sudoc call numbers include all geographic regions
  • National Forests & Parks - Maps owned at the NC State University Libraries include older detailed topographic maps, as well as less detailed brochure maps.
  • Sanborn Fire Insurance - Detailed US city maps produced between 1867 and 1970.
  • World Maps
    • National Geographic Maps 
      These are the fine quality detailed maps that come as inserts in the National Geographic magazines. They are listed in the library's online catalog and filed in the LC classified section of the maps collection.
    • Library of Congress Map Collections Online 
      The Library of Congress has digitized thousands of maps for viewing online through their Digital Maps Collection. Browse or search by geographical area, or look for thematic maps in areas such as discovery and exploration, conservation and the environment, or cultural landscapes.