Online Books
Online Resources
These are free, internet-based sources
- 1940 CensusRecently released records of the 1940 census
- American Community SurveyDemographic data collected annually from the Census Bureau
- Blank MapsLinks to blank national and international outline maps.
- Color Landform Atlas of the United StatesFor each of the states, a satellite map, county map, and relief map, with links to other sites on the Web with state map information
- Country StudiesFrom the Library of Congress' Federal Research Division, the online versions of numerous books in the Country Studies series. Tables and graphics are not included. Consult the Library's OPAC for additional volumes on countries not mentioned here.
- Current Geographical PublicationsOnly the most recent issue of CGP is available here; a guide to the most current publications in geography.
- Encyclopedia of the EarthArticles and web content written and maintained by scholars.
- Flags of the WorldImages of flags from all over the world, including historical flags and the dates they were in use.
- Geospatial PlatformCreate or explore digital maps.
- Mapping the Measure of AmericaThis interactive map measures the well-being of America based on three factors: health, education and income. From the Human Development Project
- National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS)Statistical and geographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- The National MapBrowse or create maps
- Sheppard's SoftwareWorld Geography Games
- U.S. Board on Geographic NamesProvides information on geographic features.
- World DataBankStatistics from all countries. Information is accessible in map, chart, or table format.
- Urban ObservatoryExplore cities with digital maps.