The Map Collection is a component of Government Documents in the TTU Library and the Federal Regional Depository Program. As part of this program, the Collection houses maps from the United States Geological Survey , the National Imagery and Mapping Agency , the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , and other agencies. The Map Collection includes atlases, gazetteers, cataloged maps, globes, geographic reference works, as well as some travel information. The Collection provides cartographic materials on the world, individual continents, countries, regions, states, counties and cities. In addition, subject maps cover such areas such as topography, geology, history, and vegetation.
Government agencies produce topographic, geologic, hydrographic maps and aeronautic charts.
There is also material from other international mapping agencies, along with materials from commercial map publishers. The Collection also includes a set of small photo-reproducible maps suitable for various class assignments. Additionally, as a service to Tech students, faculty, and the general public, there is a file of maps and supporting brochures for most state and county parks in Texas, as well as varying amounts of tourist information on other states. The Map Collection is located with Government Documents in the east basement of the Library. The phone number for the Map Collection is 742-2282.