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Key Resources

GeoScienceWorld This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive Internet resource for research and communications in the earth sciences, contains journals and selected eBook collections.
GeoRef This link opens in a new window
Contains more than 3.4 million bibliographic references and abstracts, in 40 languages, from about 3,500 international journals, as well as other sources.
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Explore scientific, technical, and medical research. Search for peer-reviewed journals, articles, book chapters and open access content.

U.S. Topographic Maps

US Topo: Topographic Maps for the Nation - Information Sheet
From the U.S. Geological Survey, this information sheet describes the digital 7.5 minute quadrangle series of topographic maps. These maps are included in The National Map and can be printed from personal computers or plotters.
The National Map - Information Sheet
This information sheet describes the new improved GIS data access utilities in the Viewer, Download Client, and Lidar Explorer applications. Includes live data for the applications.
The National Map
An interactive site for searching topographic maps and geographic information system (GIS) data for elevation, hydrography, watersheds, geographic names, orthoimagery, governmental units/boundaries, transportation, and land cover.
USGS Map Locator
Use the USGS Map Locator to retrieve U.S. Topo Quadrangles and Historic Topographic Maps. Viewing and downloading the maps is free. Paper copies are only available through purchase.
World and Regional Maps
The World Factbook, from the Central Intelligence Agency, provides PDF and JPG files for viewing political, physical, and world maps.

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