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Maps
We have over 172,000 maps, including historical topographic maps of the United States
in a various range of scales, topographic maps of the world, topographic and geologic maps of the United States and various historic maps of Chicago (note: maps published
prior to 1900 are in the Special Collection.) Map drawers are arranged by map series and/or by geography. Some poplar map
series, such as USGS historical topographic maps (i.e. 1:24K, or 7.5
minutes, topo maps), historic urban plan maps,
and navigational charts (vertical files), are grouped for users' convenience. Other various types of maps
(see "Var" on the image below) are organized by call number - G,
or "geography," class.
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How to Locate Maps - "G" call number
*Please ask for assistance at the Map Section. The first thing that a map user needs to know is
the extent of the place that the
user would like to see. Would s/he want to see the entire world, or a country,
or a specific part of the town? This not only helps users to decide the types
and series of materials to use, but also helps users to decide where to look
for. For example, users who need to see a relatively large area, such as a region
that goes beyond national borders, are recommended to use atlases. Users
who are looking for a specific city or village are recommended to use
large-scale topographic maps and/or street maps.Once a user decides on the type of materials or series, a call number becomes an important key to locate
any cartographic materials. Call numbers for maps range
between G3180 and G9980. This "G" classification system for maps is
structured using geographical hierarchy.
Please also remember that maps are stored either in the map drawers
(unfolded/flat maps) or in the vertical file cabinets (folded maps). Although
most maps are stored in map drawers, it is advised to check the vertical file
cabinets also.
Class G - Maps - General
G3180-3182: Universe. Solar system
G3190-3191: Celestial maps
G3195-3197: Moon
G3200-3202: World. Earth
G3210-3221: Northern and Southern Hemispheres
G3240-3241: Tropics. Torrid Zone
G3250-3251: Temperate Zone
G3260-3272: Polar Zone. Frigid Zone
G3290-5667: Western Hemisphere
G3300-5184: North America
G3380-3384: Greenland
G3400-3612: Canada
G3700-4384: United States
[US state: East<South<Midwest<West]
G4390-4392: Caribbean area
G4410-4763: Mexico
G4800-4874: Central America
G4900-5184: West Indies
G5200-5667: South America
G5670-8904: Eastern Hemisphere.
G5700-7342: Europe
G5720-6024: Western Europe
G6030-6524: Central Europe
G6530-6794: Southern Europe
G6800-6894: Southeastern Europe (Balkans)
G6910-7004: Northern Europe (Scandinavia)
G7010-7342: Former USSR, Russia
G7400-8198: Asia
G7420-7624: Middle East, Near East
G7625-7784: South Asia
G7800-7964: Far East
G8000-8198: Southeast Asia
G8200-8904: Africa
G8220-8314: North Africa
G8320-8464: Eastern Africa
G8480-8624: Southern Africa
G8630-8734: Central Africa
G8735-8904: West Africa
G8950-9084: Australasia
G8960-9062: Australia
G9080-9084: New Zealand
G9095-9794: Oceans (General)
G9800-9804: Antarctica
G9900-9980: Unlocalized maps
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Map Drawers - Layout
(Click the image below to print this layout only.)
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Useful Sites!
- Find G call number by geographic name: Oregon State University Libraries (Tip:
open "G Class" folder on the left, and then "G" folder and then "Maps"
folder to
make a query.)
http://oregonstate.edu/~reeset/html/Gsched/g_class.html
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to limit your search to cartographic materials only.
