Geography: Subject Guide

Geography Resources

General Websites 

• Center for Global & Regional Environmental Research/U of Iowa
• U.S. Geological Survey
• Geographic Names Information System from the U.S.G.S.
• Geography Sites from IPL2.org

Country Information

• Background Notes: Country Information
• CIA World Factbook
• Country Studies from the Library of Congress
• International and Foreign Government Resources on the Web
• Member States of the United Nations
• Nations of the World from the Law Library of Congress

Maps and Map Collections

• Library of Congress Map Collections: 1500-2004
• Links to Map Sites from the PCL Map Library at the U. of Texas
• Map History/History of Cartography:The Gateway to the Subject
• National Geographic Maps
• PCL Map Collection from the U. of Texas
• United Nations Cartographic Section
• U.S. Geological Survey Mapping Information

Nevada Specific Websites

• Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
• Minerals Yearbook: Nevada
• Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology
• Nevada Maps from the UNR Library
• Nevada Water Science Center from the U.S.G.S.
• Nevada Rangelands
• Online Nevada Encyclopedia
• Nevada State Geographic Information Society
• Virtual Clearinghouse for Nevada Geographic Information

Related Topics

You can find more information in these guides about related subjects:

• Geology
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Studies
• Anthropology
• World History
• American History
• Nevada & Nevada History

Library Shelf Locations

• G - Geography (General), Atlases, Maps
• GA - Mathematical Geography, Cartography
• GB - Physical Geography
• GC - Oceanography
• GF - Human Ecology, Anthropogeography 

Collection Highlights

Click through to see some of the geography books at the library.

WNC Links

• Find Academic Coaching help with Geography
• Log into the Library Catalog 
• Full Research Guide list
• Library Homepage
• WNC Homepage

 

Professional Associations

American Association of Geographers
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) is a nonprofit scientific and educational society founded in 1904.

The American Geographical Society
Established in 1851, AGS is the oldest professional geographical organization in the United States. It is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in geographical research and education for over 169 years. The mission of AGS is to advance and promote geography in business, government, science, and education.

Nevada Geographic Information Society
NGIS promotes professionalism, cooperation, mutual assistance and sharing of knowledge and experience related to the advancement of geographic information systems and spatial data technologies within the state of Nevada. (Join NGIS)