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Cartographic Resources: Maps and Spatial Data

This guide provides: information on Denison's collection of print maps and atlases; links to online collections of maps, atlases, spatial data; and background information necessary to interpret maps and other cartographic information.

What you need to know about maps

Do you know how different map projections distort the image when our round world is displayed on a flat map?  Do you know the difference between large and small scale maps or how to convert from one scale to another?  How would you cite a map when you use one in your paper or presentation?  All this and more is available by following the links listed below.

Denison Libraries, 100 W College, Granville, Ohio 43023
Phone: 740-587-6235, email: reference@denison.edu
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