Maps, Atlases and Geography
Geography is "the study of the physical features of the earth and of
human activity as it relates to these" (OUP, 2004).
A map is "a flat diagram of an area of land or sea showing physical
features, cities, roads, etc" (OUP, 2004).
An atlas is "a book of maps or charts" (OUP, 2004).
This collection contains links to online resources of a geographic nature,
including collections of local, state, national, and international maps and
atlases.
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Links to geographic resources
Australian geographic resources
International geographic resources
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Australian geographic resources
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Geoscience Australia |
Online tools including images, maps, data and
publications, including a place name search facility. |
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Queensland Place Names |
Online place name search provided by the Queensland Department of Natural
Resources, Mines and Energy. |
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Whereis Online |
Provides street maps of locations around Australia. |
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World Heritage Areas |
Information by the Queensland EPA about Australia's world
heritage listed locations. |
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International geographic resources
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All
The Worlds Maps |
Compilations of national maps, including cities. |
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Altapedia Online |
Atlapedia Online contains full color physical maps,
political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the
world |
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An atlas of cyberspaces |
An atlas of maps and graphic representations of the
geographies of the new electronic territories of the Internet, the
World-Wide Web and other emerging Cyberspaces. |
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Geography IQ |
An online world atlas packed with geographic, economic,
political, historical and cultural information, as well as other resources
including maps, flags, currency conversion as well as climate and time
zone information. |
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HRW
World Atlas |
World, regional, and continental maps,as well as ocean
floor maps. |
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National Geographic's MapMachine |
Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by
population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find
country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps. |
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United
Nations Atlas of the Oceans |
Information about the world's oceans, their uses,
geography and related issues. |
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United Nations Maps and Geographic Information Resources |
Country and regional maps, peacekeeping maps. |
References:
Oxford University Press 2004, AskOxford.com, viewed 30 August 2004,
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/geography?view=uk
Oxford University Press 2004, AskOxford.com, viewed 30 August 2004,
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/map?view=uk
Oxford University Press 2004, AskOxford.com, viewed 30 August 2004,
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/atlas?view=uk