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Basic how to read a compass
Basic info on how to read a compass |
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Understanding Maps
Understand Maps and Cartography
Learn how to read a map, understand latitude and longitude and map scale, identify projections, and more. |
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Map Reading - free e-book
Free e-book based on the US Army training manual for reading maps. |
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How to read Maps
How to read topographical maps. |
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American Memories Map Collection
Library of Congress 11 collections of old maps some from 1500 to 1945 |
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1895 Atlas of the US
This site contains the 1895 atlas of the US |
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US Cities & State Gazetteers
Profiles for 179,000 cities, towns, neighborhoods and subdivisions.
Maps, data and directions for 1.8 million physical, cultural and historical features
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Latitude and Longitude Map search
Another map search site to look up the exact location of millions of places. Airports, lakes, cemeteries, parks and more. Start your search below to find the latitude and longitude of millions of places. Has areas of historical interest. |
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Panoramic Maps Collection 1847 to 1929
Interesting collection of maps from the Library of Congress showing many old towns and cities |
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Historical Aerial Photo Maps
Historical aerial maps from the 1930 to present date for select areas of the US. |
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Old Panoramic Maps
Contains old maps from various states |
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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection site
Old maps of various parts of the world but has references to local Illinois areas. |
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Virtual Map Library Historical
Historical map site with many old maps including roads, highways, railroads, military maps etc. |
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Old Maps Research site
A variety of old maps including Civil War, survey, atlases, etc. |
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Historical Maps Eastern US
Old maps of New England and Ohio. |
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Access Illinois Historical Aerial Photography by County
Aerial pictures by county (not all) in Illinois between 1938 and 1942. |
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