To identify the photographs or photomaps covering your area of interest, consult the graphic indexes available at the Documents and Map Information Desk. The orthophoto quads and orthophoto maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey are indexed with and filed with their respective state topographic map series. All storage units are locked. Upon request, a member of the Documents and Map staff will unlock the appropriate unit and provide assistance in locating coverage of specific sites. For information about the aerial photographs and photomaps of Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area see Aerial Photographs and Photomaps .
Access is by author, title, subject, or keyword.
It is important to note that keyword searches will also identify materials in the general book collection that may or may not be relevant to your needs. Atlases published prior to 1900 and other atlases that need special handling are housed in storage. 1st first floor south. One day loan of some non-circulating atlases may be approved at the discretion of the Map Librarian. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the name of the state, country, region, etc. which the map portrays.