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AGI GIS Dictionary

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/root/agidict/html/welcome.html

The University of Edinburgh and the Association of Geographic Information have teamed up to bring you this online dictionary of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) terminology. It might be useful to visit this site before looking at the rest of this Geography section!

Area Accurate Map / The Peters Projection

http://www.webcom.com/~bright/petermap.html

This site provides information on the Peters Projection map. This new type of map-making is technically more accurate than current standards. An example given is Greenland versus Africa; Greenland appears larger on conventional maps, but in reality Africa is almost 14 times bigger. At this site, you can also order your own copy of the Peters Projection map.

The Association of American Geographers

http://www.aag.org/

The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a scientific and educational society with members who share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography, which they cultivate through the AAG. This site contains basic information about the group, including contact addresses (e-mail and U.S. Postal).

The Assoc. of Chinese Professionals in Geographic Information Systems

http://gegsun.merrick.miami.edu/~cpgis/home.htm

This site provides general information about the Association, including online publications, conferences, and a FAQ list.

Canadian WWW Central Index/Liste centrale des serveurs WWW canadiens

http://www.csr.ists.ca/w3can/Welcome.html

This index is a listing of WWW servers in Canada which can be searched by province, city, or subject matter. Text available in English and French.

CartographyIndiana State University

http://www.indstate.edu/gga/gga_cart/index.html

In addition to the standard course descriptions, this academic site also provides a basic introduction to the study of cartography (map making), links to map-related sites world-wide, and, of course, online maps of just about everywhere. A high-speed connection is recommended for the large map graphics files.

ChartWrite's Data-on-the-Map

http://chartwrite.josnet.se/index.html

Data-on-the-Map is a desktop software package for GIS mapping. This site includes a free demo version of the software, sample maps, a free runtime DM-MapServer SDK, and, of course, ordering information for the full package.

E-scapes: Electronic Resources for the Study of Ancient Landscapes

http://perseus.holycross.edu:80/e-scapes/

This site uses the Geographic Information System (GIS) to reconstruct the landscapes of the ancient Mediterranean area in order to facilitate the study of history, archaeology, biology, geography, and other disciplines. Includes an online lexicon of ancient place-names and geographic terms.

Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)

http://fgdc.er.usgs.gov/fgdc.html

The FGDC was established through the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)and charged with the responsibility to coordinate various surveying, mapping, and spatial data activities of federal agencies to meet the needs of the United States. Online you will find the results of the FGDC's work.

Geographic Institutes around the World

http://ftp.geog.ucl.ac.be/GEOG/Einstgg.html

This site provides links to geographic organizations around the world, whether they are affiliated with governments, universities, or independent. Available in French and English.

Geographic Nameserver

http://www.mit.edu:8001/geo

Find information such as latitude and longitude, population, and elevation of just about any place on Earth, just enter the place-name and let the Nameserver do the rest.

GEOGRAPHY USA: A Virtual Textbook

http://www.for.nau.edu/~alew/ustxtwlc.html

This site by Alan Lew of Northern Arizona University contains a full online geography textbook that teaches U.S. geography at an introductory college level. A good continuing education area for adults.

The Global Positioning System (GPS)

http://wwwhost.cc.utexas.edu/ftp/pub/grg/gcraft/notes/gps/gps.html

This site maintained by the University of Texas at Austin gives detailed information on the Global Positioning System—its history, current projects, data summaries, and much more. Also provided are many links to other GPS-related sites.

The History of Cartography Project

http://feature.geography.wisc.edu/histcart/

The History of Cartography Project is a research, editorial, and publishing endeavor drawing international attention to the history of maps and mapping. The Project brings together scholars in the arts, sciences, and humanities under the direction of the University of Wisconsin Department of Geography. By considering previously ignored aspects of map history, such as ideological patronage and religious symbolism, the Project encourages a broader view of maps.

How far is it?

http://www.indo.com/distance/

Just for fun, enter the names, Zip codes, or coordinates of any two places in the world. The search engine at this site will check the University of Michigan Geographic Name Server and related servers to tell you the distance between the two points, plus additional information about each.

Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research

http://instaar.colorado.edu/

The Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR) is an interdisciplinary research institute of the Graduate School at the University of Colorado that emphasizes the environmental sciences (geology, geography, and biology), especially as they pertain to high altitudes, high latitudes, and former cold environments of the Quaternary period.

Interactive Geographical Index

http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/htbin/plotd

A different kind of Web-searching service. Click on part of the world map (or enter a search string) to see a listing of sites registered for that area—then enter your own.

International Map Trade Association (IMTA)

http://www.maptrade.org

Have you ever wanted to know where to get a map? Well, this home page of the IMTA is a linked-list of publishers, manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of maps and related products from around the world. If you need a map, this is the place to check first, not the corner drugstore.

The Laboratory for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

http://lrsgis.memphis.edu/

LRSGIS is an academic and research facility which undertakes interdisciplinary research projects requiring the development and processing of digital data and images for applications in the cultural, physical, biological, and mapping sciences. This site contains research project summaries, workshop information, and much more.

Making Maps Easy to Read

http://acorn.educ.nottingham.ac.uk/ShellCent/maps/

Do you have trouble reading maps? Well then, this site could help you out by giving details of a study conducted at the University College London, at the Royal College of Art and at the University of Nottingham, concerning what makes maps easy to read and use. Areas covered include symbols, typography, relief styles, and more.

Mapmaker, Mapmaker, Make Me a Map

http://loki.ur.utk.edu/ut2Kids/maps/map.html

This site gives a history of cartography (mapmaking), as well as a full description of how maps are made using various processes. The text and recommended reading list at this site are aimed at younger children, but are informative for us all.

MAPublisher

http://www.avenza.com/

MAPublisher is a set of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator which can translate rough GIS data into graphical maps within Illustrator. A piece of software definitely meant for the geographic professional, this site contains product details, samples, and ordering information from Avenza Software.

NAISMap WWW-GIS Home Page

http://ellesmere.ccm.emr.ca/naismap/naismap.html

With NAISMap, you can view and manipulate National Atlas spatial data layers and construct your own map of Canada. This is a very graphics-intensive site, and requires a forms-enabled browser.

National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA)

http://www.geog.buffalo.edu/ncgia/NCGIA.html

The NCGIA provides information about research with computer technologies that enable scientists and policy makers to visualize geographic problems through maps, images, and data. Located at the State University of New York at Buffalo, this site details the research, policies, and educational programs of the NCGIA.

The Natural Area Coding System

http://www.io.org/~nac/

This site provides details on the Natural Area Coding System developed by NAC Geographic Products Inc. The NAC System was developed to give a global standard for site location for applications such as navigation, postal addressing, telecommunications, and much more.

Oregon Geographic Alliance (OGA)

http://geog.pdx.edu/oga.html

This page provides information about the OGA, based at Portland State University, which works with various publications and government services to try to increase public awareness of the importance of geographic education, especially at the K–12 level.

Project GeoSim

http://geosim.cs.vt.edu/index.html

Project GeoSim is a joint research project of the Departments of Computer Science and Geography at Virginia Tech. The project is creating education modules for introductory geography courses. These software modules are available for several different computer platforms.

The RYHINER-Project at the University Library of Berne

http://www.stub.unibe.ch/stub/ryhiner/ryhiner.html

The Ryhiner map collection is one of the most valuable and considerable collections of the world. It consists of more than 15,000 maps, charts, plans and views from the 16th to the 18th century, covering the whole globe. This Web site not only contains online versions of some of this rare maps, but general information on map/geographic conservation projects.

Spatial Odyssey: GIS Literature Database

http://www.odyssey.maine.edu/gisweb/

The University of Maine had collaborated with worldwide professional geographic organizations to provide this online, searchable database of the proceedings and papers of those organizations. The database includes images and the full text of the papers, not just summaries—a lot of technical information recommended for the professional geographer.

TOPO! Interactive Maps

http://www.topo.com/index.shtml

The company Wildflower Productions has developed this CD-ROM product that provides browsable topographic maps for several regions within the U.S. This site contains sample maps and ordering information.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Mapping Information WWW Server

http://www-nmd.usgs.gov/

The USGS National Mapping Program provides accurate and up-to-date cartographic data and information for the United States. This site gives background information on the program, tips on using the USGS maps for educational purposes, and maps for sale (samples are viewable online).

Xerox PARC Map Viewer

http://mapweb.parc.xerox.com/map/

This mapping server provided by the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center lets you click anywhere on the world map to zoom in on details such as rivers, roads, and borders (state and country). Zoom in up to 6000x normal to download a map of your part of the world, although about 1500x normal is just as useful.