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Maps

Understanding Maps

Fundamentals of Mapping (Commonwealth of Australia)
A concise summary of mapping concepts, principles, and practices.
Comparing Map Projections and Projection Transitions (Mike Bostock)
Map Scales (USGS)
About Topographic Maps (Geomart)
How to read a topo, map scales, symbols.
Topographic Map Symbols (USGS)
US Topo Maps
History of current USGS topos; comparison with traditional topographic maps.
2013 Update on US Topo program (USGS)

Geospatial Tools

Extent Helper by the NGNMDB
Use the Extent Helper to capture the bounding coordinates of a sketch in a variety of output formats.
Klokan Bounding Box
A tool for creating bounding box coordinates.
Map Scale Calculator (Map Tools)
Calculate map scale, map distance, and ground distance.

History of Cartography

HIstory of Mapping
Maintained by ICSM, Australia.
Map History / History of Cartography
Maintained by Tony Campbell, former Map Librarian, British Library.
The Guide to Maps and Mapping
Maintained by The Truckers Report.

Where to Buy Maps

Pacific Map Center (Waipahu)
Carries topographic maps, navigation charts and books, street maps, wall maps, and cartographic tools.
UH Manoa Bookstore
Selected maps and road atlases, primarily for the Hawaiian Islands.
Basically Books (Hilo)
Carries a broad selection of maps and charts.
An extensive worldwide list of map dealers
Compiled by the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection.

Large Format Printing

Several local large-format printing services are listed below. This list is provided for informational purposes only and is not an endorsement of the services or businesses. MAGIS does not provide printing services.