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4 Corners Maps
Provider of maps, atlases and globes. Specializing in wall maps of the world, regions, states, counties, cities, zip codes and custom territory maps of anywhere in the US. Also featuring desk and floor stand globes.
www.4cornersmaps.com
Provider of maps, atlases and globes. Specializing in wall maps of the world, regions, states, counties, cities, zip codes and custom territory maps of anywhere in the US. Also featuring desk and floor stand globes.
www.4cornersmaps.com
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Aerial Cartographics of America (ACA)
Photogrammetric firm in the Southeastern United States.
www.aca-net.com
Photogrammetric firm in the Southeastern United States.
www.aca-net.com
American Digital Cartography, Inc.
Provider of custom digital map data preparation services. Services are provided to utility and communication companies and to civil engineers. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.adci.com
Provider of custom digital map data preparation services. Services are provided to utility and communication companies and to civil engineers. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.adci.com
Adirondack Maps
Publishes "Adirondack Series of Maps," providing coverage of the recreational opportunities in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
www.adirondackmaps.com
Publishes "Adirondack Series of Maps," providing coverage of the recreational opportunities in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
www.adirondackmaps.com
Globe Server
Developer of interactive software systems that help people access information and solve problems on human terms.
www.ai.mit.edu
Developer of interactive software systems that help people access information and solve problems on human terms.
www.ai.mit.edu
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Street Map Express
Provider of map books of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware at discount prices for businesses.
www.b2b4maps.com
Provider of map books of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Delaware at discount prices for businesses.
www.b2b4maps.com
Harper Collins Cartographic
Publisher and provider of maps, mapping solutions and data for commercial and satellite applications.
www.bartholomewmaps.com
Publisher and provider of maps, mapping solutions and data for commercial and satellite applications.
www.bartholomewmaps.com
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TIGER Map Service
Public resource for generating high-quality, detailed maps of anywhere in the United States, using public geographic data.
tiger.census.gov
Public resource for generating high-quality, detailed maps of anywhere in the United States, using public geographic data.
tiger.census.gov
Commonwealth Geographics
Providers of custom mapping services to individuals, organizations, and businesses. Maps can be designed for research, market analysis, and display.
commonwealthgeographics.com
Providers of custom mapping services to individuals, organizations, and businesses. Maps can be designed for research, market analysis, and display.
commonwealthgeographics.com
Coop's Maps
Publisher of thematic travel maps, including guides to breweries, railroads and dinosaur sites.
www.coopsmaps.com
Publisher of thematic travel maps, including guides to breweries, railroads and dinosaur sites.
www.coopsmaps.com
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Digital Vector Maps
Offers royalty-free digital maps in Adobe Illustrator and editable PDF format for use in print, web and multimedia. Instant downloads, 24/7.
digital-vector-maps.com
Offers royalty-free digital maps in Adobe Illustrator and editable PDF format for use in print, web and multimedia. Instant downloads, 24/7.
digital-vector-maps.com
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Elstead Maps (UK)
Provider of maps, guides, globes, mapping CD-ROMs, genealogy and local history materials.
www.elstead.co.uk
Provider of maps, guides, globes, mapping CD-ROMs, genealogy and local history materials.
www.elstead.co.uk
E-Conflict World Encyclopedia
Country information from around the world. Suitable for businesspeople, tourists, students or teachers.
www.emulateme.com
Country information from around the world. Suitable for businesspeople, tourists, students or teachers.
www.emulateme.com
Environmental Perspective Maps (EPM)
Producer of perspective maps, including campus, master planning and public relations maps. Customized, illustrated 3-D maps also available.
www.epmaps.com
Producer of perspective maps, including campus, master planning and public relations maps. Customized, illustrated 3-D maps also available.
www.epmaps.com
Equator Graphics
A custom shop specializing in design and production of publication-quality maps.
www.equatorgraphics.com
A custom shop specializing in design and production of publication-quality maps.
www.equatorgraphics.com
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American Adventures Association (AAA)
Produces maps for state & federal governments & the recreational industry.
www.flyfishingmaps.com
Produces maps for state & federal governments & the recreational industry.
www.flyfishingmaps.com
Free Trip
Online trip planning service provides itineraries and map guides based on user-supplied information.
www.freetrip.com
Online trip planning service provides itineraries and map guides based on user-supplied information.
www.freetrip.com
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Graphic Chart & Map Co. Inc.
Producer of 3-D map posters of downtown US cities, flat maps of the world's countries and custom commercial real estate, travel and web graphics.
www.gcmci.com
Producer of 3-D map posters of downtown US cities, flat maps of the world's countries and custom commercial real estate, travel and web graphics.
www.gcmci.com
Gem Trek Publishing
Specialist in driving and hiking maps of Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies.
www.gemtrek.com
Specialist in driving and hiking maps of Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies.
www.gemtrek.com
Geo Mapping Technologies
Company offering a suite of spatial information services, including image processing, remote sensing technologies, ortho-photo rectification and cartography.
www.geomap.com.au
Company offering a suite of spatial information services, including image processing, remote sensing technologies, ortho-photo rectification and cartography.
www.geomap.com.au
George F. Cram
Manufacturer of globes and map products for the consumer and eduational markets.
georgefcram.com
Manufacturer of globes and map products for the consumer and eduational markets.
georgefcram.com
Gonetomorrow.com
Online retailer of travel maps and atlases of popular destinations of the world, with a focus on Mexico and Latin America.
www.gonetomorrow.com
Online retailer of travel maps and atlases of popular destinations of the world, with a focus on Mexico and Latin America.
www.gonetomorrow.com
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Hagstrom Map
Provider of map and travel reference products to New York natives and tourists who need to get around the area.
www.hagstrommap.com
Provider of map and travel reference products to New York natives and tourists who need to get around the area.
www.hagstrommap.com
Harvard Map Collection
Collection includes atlases, antiquarian maps, nautical charts, aerial photography, satellite imagery and digital cartographic resources.
icg.harvard.edu
Collection includes atlases, antiquarian maps, nautical charts, aerial photography, satellite imagery and digital cartographic resources.
icg.harvard.edu
Hudson Map
Supplier of street atlases for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
www.hudsonmap.com
Supplier of street atlases for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
www.hudsonmap.com
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CyberAtlas
Statistics and web marketing information, enabling readers to understand their business environment and make informed business decisions.
cyberatlas.internet.com
Statistics and web marketing information, enabling readers to understand their business environment and make informed business decisions.
cyberatlas.internet.com
IntraSearch
Provider of aerial photography acquisition, photogrammetry services, digital mapping, ortho rectification, scanning and custom GIS solutions.
www.intrasearch.com
Provider of aerial photography acquisition, photogrammetry services, digital mapping, ortho rectification, scanning and custom GIS solutions.
www.intrasearch.com
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Geography and Map Division (G&M)
Division of the Library of Congress that provides cartographic and geographic information for all parts of the world to the Congress, Federal agencies, state and local governments, the scholarly community, and to the general public.
lcweb.loc.gov
Division of the Library of Congress that provides cartographic and geographic information for all parts of the world to the Congress, Federal agencies, state and local governments, the scholarly community, and to the general public.
lcweb.loc.gov
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Eureka Cartography
Designer and producer of maps, globes and custom cartography for publications, multimedia applications and the Web.
www.maps-eureka.com
Designer and producer of maps, globes and custom cartography for publications, multimedia applications and the Web.
www.maps-eureka.com
Map Sales
Provides wall maps of every state, county, and metro area in the US. Also offers world, continent and country wall maps and globes.
www.mapsales.com
Provides wall maps of every state, county, and metro area in the US. Also offers world, continent and country wall maps and globes.
www.mapsales.com
National Map Centre
Provider of maps available online, in Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Illustrator and GIF formats. Maps are available for PC and Macintosh platforms.
www.mapsworld.com
Provider of maps available online, in Macromedia Freehand, Adobe Illustrator and GIF formats. Maps are available for PC and Macintosh platforms.
www.mapsworld.com
International Map Trade Association
Organization of companies that create and sell maps, atlases, globes and map-related products.
www.maptrade.org
Organization of companies that create and sell maps, atlases, globes and map-related products.
www.maptrade.org
MyTravelGuide.com
Online travel center includes driving directions, interactive street maps, a travel planner, currency converter, free brochures and email assistance.
www.mytravelguide.com
Online travel center includes driving directions, interactive street maps, a travel planner, currency converter, free brochures and email assistance.
www.mytravelguide.com
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National Atlas of the United States
Atlas designed to provide a summary of national-scale geographical information.
www.nationalatlas.gov
Atlas designed to provide a summary of national-scale geographical information.
www.nationalatlas.gov
Nystrom
Publisher of maps, globes and social studies and geography programs for students from primary school through college.
www.nystromnet.com
Publisher of maps, globes and social studies and geography programs for students from primary school through college.
www.nystromnet.com
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Oilfield Publications
Publisher of specialist reference maps, books and vessel registers for the international offshore oil and gas industry.
www.oilpubs.com
Publisher of specialist reference maps, books and vessel registers for the international offshore oil and gas industry.
www.oilpubs.com
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Russian Railroad, Subway and Tram Maps
Alphabetical links to maps of Russian railroads, subways and tram lines.
parovoz.com
Alphabetical links to maps of Russian railroads, subways and tram lines.
parovoz.com
Photarc Surveys
Photogrammetry and survey firm specializes in topographical surveying (air and ground) at all scales, as well as architectural, engineering and underwater surveys.
www.photarc.co.uk
Photogrammetry and survey firm specializes in topographical surveying (air and ground) at all scales, as well as architectural, engineering and underwater surveys.
www.photarc.co.uk
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QuickAid
Provider of travel information through airport-based touchscreen QuickAID information kiosks. Airport information includes ground transportation, shops and services, hotels and terminal maps, and public Internet access is also offered at some lo...
www.quickaid.com
Provider of travel information through airport-based touchscreen QuickAID information kiosks. Airport information includes ground transportation, shops and services, hotels and terminal maps, and public Internet access is also offered at some lo...
www.quickaid.com
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Bowring Cartographic
Providing clients with a wide range of mapping and allied services.
www.sitemaps.com
Providing clients with a wide range of mapping and allied services.
www.sitemaps.com
Surdex
Provider of digital orthophotography, geographic information systems (GIS), aerial photography, topographic mapping, planimetric mapping, data conversion and related services for government and civil engineers.
www.surdex.com
Provider of digital orthophotography, geographic information systems (GIS), aerial photography, topographic mapping, planimetric mapping, data conversion and related services for government and civil engineers.
www.surdex.com
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Quick Maps
Indexed collection of small GIF maps of the countries of the world. Also includes links to other geographic information.
www.theodora.com
Indexed collection of small GIF maps of the countries of the world. Also includes links to other geographic information.
www.theodora.com
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US Geological Survey
Provides USGS Information by State, maps, information on Earthquakes, Floods and Volcanoes. Site is linked to a wide range of products, services and data.
www.usgs.gov
Provides USGS Information by State, maps, information on Earthquakes, Floods and Volcanoes. Site is linked to a wide range of products, services and data.
www.usgs.gov
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Zip2.com
Lists 16 million businesses in the USA, as well as provides maps and directions.
www.zip2.com
Lists 16 million businesses in the USA, as well as provides maps and directions.
www.zip2.com
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Guide to Maps and Atlases
Direct customers to your door with maps and atlases
By Lisa J. Jackson
State sectional maps may be pertinent if your need is to have maps available for customers or for interoffice educational resources. Identify the primary purpose for the maps, and understand the types of maps which can fulfill the purpose, before starting your search:
1. Street-based maps and atlases are used to travel from one location to another. They contain all necessary route information for a driver.
2. Topographical maps show the contour of the land and generally do not include road details.
3. Specialty maps such as aeronautical or oceanographic are best found through universities who have these major fields of study.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Take your business on a road trip with map distributors
Map suppliers and distributors are constantly working to have the most current maps for your needs. With the world population continually increasing, new construction will not halt for quite some time. And with new construction comes new roads, routes, and maps.
I recommend: Map Connection offers many types of small and wall-size world maps including globes, topographical, aeronautical and e-maps. International travel maps can be found through MapsGoneTomorrow.com, and any world atlas can be ordered directly from Treaty Oak.
Travel the nation or the continent with the help of atlas distributors
You may need an atlas for multi-city or multi-state travel. An atlas contains a number of maps and offers overview maps along with zoomed-in maps of streets and roads.
I recommend: Choose from a selection of atlases at GeoMart. Maps, Guides & More offers country-specific and theme-related atlases for worldwide locations.
Use an atlas supplier for special needs
There are numerous map suppliers and atlas suppliers, and if you require a special atlas or map that is outside the norm, you have fewer options. For instance, not every distributor carries antique maps or oceanographic maps, so narrow your options to specialists to find what you need.
I recommend: Review UCLA's Reference Collection Online's list to choose what you need from variety of maps and atlases. Antique Atlas carries genuine antique maps and atlases of locations all over the world. Search, view, and download ancient mediterranean atlases and maps from Interactive Ancient Mediterranean.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • GPS technology has made finding your way a lot easier, and many metro maps can be downloaded to blackberries, or other Internet-ready handheld devices.
- • For online mapping made easy for your customers, identify your location on maps through Yahoo!Maps, Google Maps, or MapQuest.
