Useful map websites

World (modern and old maps)

• Perry-Castenada Map Library University of Texas - wide range of  current and historical mapping, downloads available

• Worldmapper Maps with territories resized according to subject of interest, e.g. Land Area to Population

• CIA World Factbook Printable reference maps

• United Nations Mapping UN mission mapping, country profiles, refugee agency maps and current affairs

• David Rumsey Map Collection Digitized maps, mainly the Americas from 18^th & 19^th centuries. May be reproduced for non-commercial use

• Old Maps Online Search engine providing access to online historical maps from libraries around the world

• National Collection of Aerial Photography  One of the largest collections of aerial photography featuring historical events and places around the world.

United Kingdom and Ireland (modern maps)

• British Geological Survey Includes interactive geological map of Britain

• Council for Ecology and Hydrology Land Cover map 2007

• Digimap University of Manchester staff and students only. Ordnance Survey, Geology and Marine maps and data

• Environment Agency Maps on flood risk, water quality, landfill and pollution

• National Soils Resources Institute (LandIS). Interactive soil map and reports

• Natural England Includes interactive map website, showing geological sites, Nature Reserves etc.

• Ordnance Survey Includes free OS Open data products and interactive map (Open Data Viewer)

• Ordnance Survey of Ireland Includes free online map viewer

UK and Ireland (old maps)

• Cheshire Tithe maps Almost 500 Tithe maps are now available online, showing land use and ownership from 150 years ago

• Lancashire maps (Mario) Interactive map of Lancashire with several layers of historical maps available.

• Lancashire maps (University of Lancaster) Over 70 maps, dating from 1540 to 1831

• National Library of Scotland High resolution, zoomable maps of Scotland, England, Wales and beyond at a range of scales. Dating between 1500's and 1960's.

• Vision of Britain Information on places in Great Britain between 1801-2001. Includes maps and historical descriptions

Manchester (modern and old maps)

• Census & Ward information City of Manchester statistics and maps

• Historical Maps of Manchester Interactive street map of Manchester with layers of historical maps spanning 18th to 20th century

• Manchester City Council Maps, plans and directories spanning 18^th – 20^th century.

• University of Manchester Campus map Current interactive campus map

• University of Manchester Online Map Collection High resolution, zoomable maps of Manchester, comprising Ordnance Survey sheets, private surveys, bomb damage maps, and detailed street maps and views spanning 18^th  to  20^th century

General

• Library Hub Discover is a search tool developed by Jisc based on the NBK (National Bibliographic Knowledgebase). It replaces COPAC and Suncat.