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Luther North Online Library
Google Earth
Combines the power of Google Search with satellite imagery, maps, terrain & 3D buildings to or
explore some of the most popular places on Earth. Open the files & browse them just like a
document, but in a visually intuitive & interactive interface.
Google Maps
A map system that does it all! Offers detailed street & terrain maps, locator tools to find
addresses/businesses/places, & a route planner for traveling by car, public transport, or
walking. "Street view" shows 360 degree panoramic street-level views.
National Geographic's Map Machine
This dynamic atlas allows you to locate, generate, & customize maps by location or theme, alter
the scale, & save or print the images. Also available are historical maps, street maps for major
cities, flags & facts, & terrestrial ecoregions.
About Geography
This site has links to every possible kind of map available online. Use the topical links on the
left-hand navigation bar to locate an enormous variety of cartographic resources.
About Geography
This site has links to every possible kind of map available online. Use the topical links on the
left-hand navigation bar to locate an enormous variety of cartographic resources.
Perry-Castaneda Map Collection
Arranged by region, this portal provides digitized versions of many rare documents from all over
the world. Links to other historical map sites are provided, & this resource soon will include the
contents of Shepherd's Historical Atlas.
World Atlas
Created by the Foreign Policy Association. Continent / World Region maps available from this
page: Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, North America, Oceania, South
America, & Ocean Floor maps
Google Map Directory
Reference maps in many categories: cartography, collecting, directories, driving directions,
geographic information, geologic, global positioning, historical, libraries, map servers, mapping
software, place names, regional, shopping for antique maps, shopping maps, sky maps,
systems, trip routing, & virtual tours
National Atlas
Customize your own map for printing or viewing, investigate the layers that you can mix & match
when making your own map, print pre-formatted maps on a variety of topics, play with interactive
maps, learn about topics that interest you, & order larger maps suitable for the wall of your
office, home, or classroom
MapQuest.com
Create personalized maps & get driving directions to & from your chosen locations
Atlapedia Online
The World Maps section provides full color physical maps & political maps for regions of the
world.
