Maps, GIS, &
Cartography

NOTE TO USERS: Most of the sites provided in the planning topic pages are either from government, non-profit, or educational agencies; however, some of the sites are commercial and are included because of the array of materials provided in the site. The planning topic pages are provided as a public service and are not meant to endorse one site over another nor to endorse any commercial enterprise. Site suggestions are welcome, although all suggestions will go through a screening process. In order to suggest a site for inclusion, email the Planning Department.

See also the Planning Department's GIS pages and the Cartography and Education page.

Maps & Map Projections

MAP PROJECTIONS A site provided by the University of Colorado. The site provides an excellent overview to Map Projections and cartography.

Cartography

ODDENS' BOOKMARKS

Bar none, Oddens' Bookmarks is the single most comprehensive collection of maps on the web (currently 13,800 map links).
THE WWW VIRTUAL LIBRARY: CARTOGRAPHY RESOURCES

A general links resource, the Virtual Library collection includes materials from the government and education sites, materials on digital elevation models, map libraries, and GIS tools.

Geographic Informations Systems (GIS)

Guide to Mostly On-line and Mostly Free U.S. Geospatial and Attribute Data

A good starting point if you are trying to find geospatial data for maps.
Virginia Giospatial and Statisical Data Center (GEOSTAT)

The site is provided by the University of Virginia Library and includes materials on 2000 Census Redistricting Results, and Domestic Economic, Education, Historical, International, Social, Demographic, and Behavioral Data for Virginia.