Lengthy bibliography provided. One of the premier geographical web sites, this page is a treasure trove of electronic links and information regarding geography. A worldwide dictionary of place names, Chambers gives a standardized profile of countries, an abbreviated entry for smaller areas. Comprehensive in scope, this 3-volume reference of place names and geographical features gives locational information, population, industry, etc. Links provided to maps showing political divisions, demographics, natural resources, etc.
Maps are local, national, and international in scope.
Also included are links to articles and demonstration versions of maps. Part of the University of Minnesota's John R. Borchert Map Library. Reproducible maps of regions and countries. Includes historical maps, links to city maps, and other cartographic resources in electronic format. In addition to the usual atlas features, the Times Atlas offers a fascinating history of cartography as well as photos of deep space taken from the Hubble Telescope.