Map Library Resources
for
ENVD 2003 Ecology & Design
This page will give you an introduction to online and print Map Library resources specific to ENVD 2003. This is not a comprehensive list; you will need to search for and use many other resources during this semester. This list will give you an idea of the types of helpful resources you will find in the Map Library.
Use these links to learn more about scale, USGS topographic map
symbols, important considerations in cartography, and other map-related
basics.
Topographic
Maps: A discussion about topographic
maps including map symbols and how to
read a topographic map. From the USGS.
Making Sense of
Maps: Discusses the basics of map use from the perspective of
maps as historical evidence. From History Matters.
Understand
Maps, from About.com's Geography section
Clear articles about various aspects of
maps, such as scale, latitude and longitude,
and map projections. It is sometimes a chore to
ignore the flashing ads on this site, but the content
is great.
Selected
Resources for ENVD 2003 Course Modules
We have chosen some examples
of maps that might be useful for
each one of your three modules: Ecology,
Design and Planning, Ecology and
Design Case Studies. These lists
are not comprehensive; they are intended
to give you an idea of how maps can
help your research in each of these
areas.
Online resources in this list are hyperlinked.
Print resources can be found in the
Map Library.
There are many more print and online maps that will
help you with your research. —Come
visit us in the Map Library.
Green
Map System: A global endeavor that hosts
locally created Green
Maps of places all over the world that identify,
promote, and link eco and social resources. All the
maps are locally created. Some are available online
and others must be ordered in print. Check out the
first Green Map, the Green
Apple Map of New York City.
