Map Collection and Atlases

 

MAPS

•Maps that can be checked out are located on the 1st floor in the Audiovisual area.

•Map sources include the Geological Surveys of the U.S., Indiana, and Kentucky, Bureau of Land Management, the CIA, National Geographic, and others.

•Most Maps are searchable in the Catalog's Basic Search by keyword, with location limit "Map Collection".

 

ATLASES

•Larger format atlases are located in the ATlas Stands along the wall near the computer labs on the 1st floor.

•Smaller format atlases are shelved in the Reference Collection, 1st floor.

•Atlases range from collections of simple geographic or road maps, to thematic treatment of history, politics, science, religion, etc.

•Atlases on the separate stands are searchable in the Catalog Basic Search by keyword and location limit "Atlas Stands"; for others, use limit "Reference Collection".

•A current wall map of the evansville metro area is mounted next to the Atlas Stands.

•A Reference librarian will be glad to assist you with finding and using maps and atlases!