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This page describes some of the MAP Library's collections of printed and scanned maps. Most of our historic maps are in the UO Libraries' Catalog. Maps that are part of large sets are most likely described by one of the links below. Some of these lists refer to maps that may not be held at the UO Libraries. GIS Data and interactive maps are found elsewhere.
For help finding maps, check out the Finding Maps Research Guide. We also have a page describing online resources for maps and geographers.There are numerous options for copying maps.
Pacific Northwest Federal Lands
- Finding Oregon National Forest, Parks, and BLM Maps
Use this page to find out where to browse in the MAP Library for maps of these areas.
- Maps of Oregon National Forests
Includes defunct forests and items which the Library does not hold. Please note: this list is no longer maintained. Use the Library Catalog or speak to a librarian for the best information about the Library's collections.
- Maps of Washington National Forests
Includes defunct forests and items which the Library does not hold. Please note: this list is no longer maintained. Use the Library Catalog or speak to a librarian for the best information about the Library's collections.
- Maps of Oregon & Washington Wilderness and Special Areas
- Forest Atlas of the National Forest of the United States
Please note: the MAP Library does NOT own these maps.
Class Sets
Multiple copies of maps for classroom use. Faculty and GTFs only please!General Land Office Scanned Images
- Digital General Land Office Images, (GLOs)
Scanned Copies of the General Land Office Cadastral Survey Maps for Oregon, 19th and 20th centuries. These maps are also available, along with the Surveyors' notes, are available on microfiche. We also have paper copies of these maps, but the online versions are superior. - Also of interest is Lane County's Surveyor's Images & Documents Online
Geologic Maps
Historic USGS Topographic Maps of Urban Areas
International Topographic Map Sets
- Africa
- East and Southeast Asia
- South and Southwest Asia
- Australia and other island states
- Europe (including Asian Russia)
- Mexico, Central and South America, Carribbean nations
Metsker's Property Ownership Atlases of Oregon Counties
- Metsker's County Atlas Index includes complete listings of Metsker's Atlases at OSU, the Oregon State Library, and Oregon Historical Society.
Nautical Charts
- Main Nautical Chart Page, which will lead you to our
- Historic charts
- Superseded charts
- Current charts (world wide coverage!)
- Historic charts
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Historic Sets
- City & Town Maps 1960 - Present
- Vicinity Maps 1974 - Present
- Street Surface Maps 1937-1939
- The library also has collections of:
- General Highway County Maps
- Transportation (County) Maps
- Oregon State Parks 1965-1980
- Traffic Station (County) Maps (older versions in storage. Current editions online from ODOT and printed copies in the public area of the MAP Library filed under G4291s .P2 s100 .O7
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Oregon Cities and Towns
USGS Topographic Maps of Oregon
Current USGS topographic maps can now be freely downloaded as PDFs directly from the USGS website.
- 1° (1:250,000) & 30' (1:125,000) Topographic Quadrangles, 1889 to 1942
- 15' (1:62,500) Topographic Quadrangles, 1897 to 1974
- 7.5' (1:24,000) Topographic Quadrangles, 1949 to present
The University of Oregon MAP Collection is the Oregon State Office of the Earth Science Information Center of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Maintained by: Jon Jablonski, jonjab@uoregon.eduLast Modified: 10/16/2009