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Earth sciences

Find books, databases, journal articles and other key resources on the earth sciences.

Where do I find maps?

All maps, atlases and digital map data held by the University of Queensland Library are listed in Library Search. Maps are available in several formats including:

  • Printed sheets or atlases
  • Digital data either on electronic databases or via the Internet

Map types - 

  • Cadastral - boundary and survey maps
  • Topographic - terrain and physical landscape
  • Geological - topographic maps with geological features including mineral resources, soil, bedrock, strata 
  • Census - population and housing
  • Administrative including Electoral and Local Government
  • Historical - any of the above
  • Bathymetric - map of underwater terrain

You will find maps online and/or in the:

  • Fryer Library
  • Library Warehouse (off-site storage of maps)

How to find a map in the Library

To find a map in the Library on a particular subject or location use Library Search. Include the location and the word "map" in your search:

Example:  geolog* map Australia

Run your search.  For improved results filter by Content type > Maps

To find a map with a particular scale include the scale in the search option:

Example: geolog* Australia map 1 000 000

Online mapping resources