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HIST 1200: A History of the Essay (Fall 2023)

a guide to library research

Olin Library Map Collection

 

Located on the lower level of Olin Library, the Cornell University Library Map Collection houses a geographically comprehensive collection of over 300,000 paper maps, 1,000 books and atlases, and many other related research materials.

The Map Collection is extensive and covers all parts of the world, although the quality of coverage varies. Here are some areas where the collections are particularly robust:

  • United States, including USGS topographic and Sanborn Fire Insurance maps
  • Cornell University, Ithaca, New York City, and New York State.
  • Major European cities
  • Asian countries; supplementary to the Kroch Library Asia Collections