Map and Aerial Photography (MAP) Library

Locating Library Materials: Maps, Aerial Photography, Atlases & Geospatial Data

The Map & Aerial Photography Collection (MAP), located on the first floor of the Knight Library in the Documents Center, supports research using a variety of geographic and cartographic materials and formats.

Note that only 15-20% of MAP materials are cataloged in the online catalog. The majority of map materials are classified by the LC (Library of Congress) system, using Schedule G. Geographic atlases are classed from G1000.3 to 3122, and maps are classed from G3190 to 9999. We have a world map of map call numbers. There are some un-classed materials that are filed according to geographic place. The collections contain materials in a variety of formats including paper, digital, and microform.

We are currently working on placing 'shelving indicators' into catalog records to aid in finding materials. These indicators include:

(Hist) and (Hist over)
Located in our secure storage area. Please ask staff for assistance in accessing these materials. Due to their fragile and rare nature, you may be asked to return when the MAP Librarian is available. For best results, make an appointment.
(vf)
Folded material located in filing cabinets.
(Sci VF)
Folded materials produced by the USGS located in filing cabinets.
(rolled)
Located on top of the cabinets closest to the Documents reference books. You'll see them.
(Science

For best results ask for assistance at the Document Center Desk. Many materials are housed in restricted areas that require staff retrieval.

Map of MAP Collection

Map of the Map Library
Legend for a map of the map library

Map Materials in Document Reference Areas

Material Type	Description	Circulates?	Location Code
General Maps	Political, transportation, thematic, and landuse mapping are to be found under General Maps	Yes, with few exceptions	Shelved by call number in General Maps drawers: G3200-9999
Large maps (rolled)	Like General Maps, only oversized.	Yes	Located in the Rolled areas by the General Maps
Topographic Maps of the United States	USGS coverage of the United States at the 1:24,000 (7.5"), 1:100,000, and 1:250,000 scale. Historic mapping of Oregon and other Western states at other scales are also available.	Yes	Shelved alphabetically by state and sheet name.
National Survey Maps	Topographic Mapping of Foreign Countries.	No	Shelved in National Survey Drawers by call number G3400-9999
General Land Office (GLO) Maps and Field Notes	19th century Township Maps of Oregon are available in paper, microfiche and digital formats. Field Notes are currently only available in microfiche.	No	Paper: Shelved at the end of 7.5 Topographic series. Microfiche: Microforms area Digital: Download here (Scroll down the page. Located under:AVAILABLE DATASETS: GENERAL LAND OFFICE SCANNED IMAGES)
NIMA & NOAA Charts	Producers of Navigational, Aeronautical, and Tactical Pilotage charts.	No	DMA Located in large Vertical Cabinets in Map Librarian's Office and end of National Survey Range.
Class sets (managed by MAP)	Topographic Map sets of Oregon, the United States, and other areas of the world are available for classroom/lab use.	Yes, but speak to Map Librarian first.	PMC, RSMC, MC

Map Materials in Document Stack Areas

Material Type	Description	Circulates?	Location Code
Atlases (including oversize atlases)	Geographic and thematic atlases	No	Shelved under Map Lib Located in area behind Document Center Offices.
Folded general maps - Vertical File	Travel maps of the United States and the World are included. Also Lane County Flood Maps, Aeronautical charts, National Forests, etc.	Yes	Shelved in Vertical File (VF) Drawers by call number: G3400-9999
Scientific Maps of the USGS and state agencies	USGS Mapping for Oregon produced as part of the Professional Paper series are located in this area.	Yes	Shelved in the Science area by call number.
Uncataloged/unclassified maps	Includes recent travel maps for North American cities and regions. National Forests and National Parks are also included.	Yes	Shelved in the UnCat Drawers.
Aerial Photography	Complete photo coverage of Oregon from the late 1920s to the present. Landsat imagery of the United States is also available.	No	Requests for photography should be made at the Document Center Reference Desk or by fax (541) 346-1958. Requests encompassing large areas of the state may call (541) 346-4565 for an appointment. A research fee is charged to all non-UO patrons.

Material Type	Description	Circulates?	Location Code
Geospatial Data	DOQs, DRGs, and DEMs are available for Oregon at various scales and in the state projection. Shapefiles and coverages of other datasets are also available.	No, but patron may acquire copies from staff.	CDs kept in GIS Lab.
Historic Maps and Atlases	Historic maps and atlases are housed in a locked area. Most materials from pre-1945 are included, though master copies of Oregon and Pacific Northwest materials are also kept here. Please consult a staff member to access these materials.	No	Shelved in the Historic Map Room
Cartographic Materials on Microforms	General Land Office Surveys (GLOs), Sanborn Fire Insurance Plans, and some historic USGS mapping are available in the Microforms area.	No	Shelved in the Microforms area (MF)

Map and Aerial Photography (MAP) Library

Locating Library Materials: Maps, Aerial Photography, Atlases & Geospatial Data

Map of MAP Collection

Map Materials in Document Reference Areas

Map Materials in Document Stack Areas

Other Map Materials in the Document Center