Hidden Treasures: Guide to Un-cataloged Maps in the University Libraries
Thousands of maps in the Geospatial Resources & Map Collection have not yet been cataloged, so searching for maps in the University Libraries’ CardCat system will not find a complete listing of maps in the Collection. Researchers should visit the GRMC to find many of the maps not available through the catalog. Un-cataloged maps are available for the regular checkout period for maps, two weeks.
Each month some of the un-cataloged maps will be featured on the GRMC Blog in order to bring attention to some of the valuable maps found in the Collection.
The GRMC contains a set of maps called the Atlas of Australian Resources. This set contains maps published by the Australia Department of National Development in Canberra. Several thematic maps are included in this unique set, many extremely valuable for research and learning about Australia:
- Crops
- Soils
- Drainage systems
- Surface water resources
- Rainfall
- Fish and fisheries
- Livestock
- Underground water
- Conservation of surfaces water
- Physical features
- Geology
- Mineral deposits
- Temperatures
- Climatic regions
- Forest resources
- Power and fuel
- Vegetation regions
- Ports and shipping
- Educational facilities
- Health services
- State and local government areas
Contact the GRMC staff for more information about the resources available for research. The GRMC is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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