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Maps and Atlases

David Rumsey  Map Collection

It provides over 100 historical maps.

Hazard Maps

The is the FEMA hazard maps.  It provides information on hazards and other disasters.

Images of Early Maps on the Web

Provides links to early maps.

Library of Congress Map Collection from 1400s 

This is the Library of Congress map collection.  It provides maps for cities and towns, explorations, general maps, etc.

MapBlast

Provides detailed, interactive U.S. Street Maps.

Maps of the U.S. and the world

Provides maps.  This site is from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at University of Texas.

MapQuest

Provides interactive World Atlas and more.

National Atlas of the United States

The National Atlas of the United States updates a large bound collection of paper maps that was published in 1970. It also offers easy to use, map-like views of America's natural and sociocultural landscapes.

National Geographic Maps

It provides a location machine for ,locating places all over the world.  Also, these are printable maps.

National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas

This site provides printable maps, covering the whole world.

TerraServer USA

Provides USGS topographic maps.  It also includes maps of famous places.

US Gazetteer

It provides maps.  These maps are searchable by counties, state name and abbreviations and zip codes.

Yahoo Maps

Provides Yahoo maps.  Users put in an address and get a street map, courtesy of Yahoo.