MAPS: A ‘map’ is any graphic representation of an area in two dimensions. Although almost any characteristic of the land or its inhabitants can be depicted, the most common features are political divisions, transportation routes, and topographic features. The Cal Poly Pomona map collection contains a wide variety of useful information in map format.
ATLASES: Call numbers for atlases are obtained by using the Library Catalog. Books that contain maps may be in any part of the collection. A broad search for a particular geographic location would be a KEYWORD search using the terms "and (map* or atlas*)":
Note that these are extremely broad searches and may retrieve a lot of irrelevant material.
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| Above: ABRAHAM ORTELIUS. “Americae sive Novi Orbis, Nova Descriptio.” (Map of the new world) from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. Antwerp, 1570 |
Maps, atlases and globes are located on the West Side of the Sixth Floor and are part of the sixth floor Reference Collection. Those atlases with the superscript ATLAS above the call number do not circulate while older editions of atlases may be checked out at the circulation desk on the fourth floor of the library.
Paper sheet maps are located in the metal cabinets grouped together along the west wall of the sixth floor. Folded maps are kept in boxes found on top of the metal cabinets.
Maps and non-circulating atlases generally do not circulate. However, if you need to check out any of these items, please consult with the person at the reference desk.
| CHART: | A map designed for navigation. Aeronautical charts are used for air navigation, while nautical charts are used on navigable waters. |
| CONTOUR LINES: | Lines on a map joining points having equal elevation or depth. |
| LATITUDE: | The distance north or south from the equator along parallel lines encircling the earth. Latitude is expressed in degrees, and perhaps also minutes and seconds. For example, the latitude of Pomona is 34 04’ N. |
| LEGEND: | A list or table printed in the margin of a map explaining the symbols and print styles used on the face of the map. |
| LONGITUDE: | An imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator. Longitude is expressed in degrees, and perhaps also in minutes and second. For example, the longitude of Pomona is 117 45’ W. |
| MERIDIAN: | A great circle on the Earth’s surface passing through both poles at any given place. |
| QUADRANGLE MAP: | One that depicts four-sided areas bounded on the east and west by meridians of longitude, and on the north and south by parallels of latitude. Each ‘square’ is a quadrangle. |
| RELIEF MAP: | One showing variations in height or depth on the Earth’s surface--such as mountains, valleys, water courses, roads or buildings--by graphic methods including contours, hill shading, and altitude tints. |
SCALE: |
The ratio between distances on a map and the same distances on the ground. It may be given as a numerical ratio or by bars marked in feet, miles or kilometers. Here are some standard scales: 7.5 minutes 1:24,000 1 inch = 2000 feet |
| TOPOGRAPHIC: | These are maps showing the elevation of the land, as portrayed by contours, and related information such as flora, waterways, roads, and buildings. Most topographic maps cover one or more quadrangles. |
| USGS: | The United States Geological Survey, maker and publisher of fine maps including the USGS topographic map series. |
FLAT MAPS IN THE DRAWERS OF THE MAP CABINETS:
WORLD:
World Map Group 1:250 000 (oversize)
Maps of Countries Group
Historical Maps
Maps from the National Geographic magazine 1950 – current
Oceans – Small Scale Maps
Special collection of maps in Spanish – Mexico and Central America
UNITED STATES:
Earthquake Faults
Ethnic Groups
Geologic, Tectonic, Basement Rock maps
Physiographic Features
National Parks, Monuments, etc.
Economic/Socio/Political Information
Topographic, USGS, 1:250 000 Group
Topographic Maps of Western States, USGS, 1:24 000
Arizona – Mexico Border Air Photo Series, 1:25 000
USGA/DMA 1:50 000 – 15 Min Maps
C ALIFORNIA:
Census Tracts - 1970, 1980, 1990
California Topographic, USGS, Metric 1:100 000
California Topographic, USGS, Metric 1:25 000
Topographic Maps, USGS, 1:24 000
California Rivers
Surface Management & Minerals Management, by quadrangle
Pacific Coast Ecological Inventory
7.5 Minute series – Orthophotoquad maps of California
GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA:
Street, Aero photo maps, points of interest, boundaries, and recreation
Economic/Business information
Socio/Political Information
Ethnic Groups
SAN DIEGO AREA
SAN FRANCISCO/SACRAMENTO AREA
RAISED RELIEF MAPS:
California 1:250 000
Grand Canyon 1:250 000
Hawaiian Islands 1:250 000
CATALOGED MAP SETS – American Revolution, 1775-1783; Declassified D-Day battle map; Fault activity map of California and adjacent areas
BOXED MAP COLLECTION
Folded road maps for Southern California, the U.S. states, and selected world cities and regions of interest to travelers: [In boxes numbers 1 – 17]
USGS Geologic Investigations Series: [In boxes numbers A-1 and A-2]
California Division of Mines and Geology: [In boxes numbered B through H]
OTHER TYPES OF MAPS AND MAP RESOURCES |
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Local Street Maps: Thomas Guide (ZIP code editions) "Street Guides and Directories" for
are located at the sixth floor Reference Desk (older editions are in the circulating collection, Atlas/6th floor).
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Census Tract Information for 1990 and 2000:
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Maps for purchase at the Bronco Bookstore:
Other Resources:
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Campus Maps are available on the Campus website:
Additionally, many mapping and yellow pages websites will construct a map (along with driving directions) for a particular target address or business: |
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Maps on the web: Cal Poly’s Library Websites by Subject site for Maps will lead you to many more maps on the web. http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/websites/maps.html |
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NOTE: The Library has no facilities for oversize or color photocopying. |
