BC3 Library: Quick Reference: Geography and Maps

Suggested Databases for Geography and Maps

Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Global Road Warrior offers reliable, up-to-date information on countries around the world, including country facts, travel essentials, and extensive coverage of culture, history, and language. Articles are easily cited though the "Cite this Document" feature.

Britannica Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
Britannica, and the resources bundled within the collection, supply topic overviews, biographies, word and concept definitions, a world atlas, historical timelines, quotations, illustrations, photos, videos, links to relevant articles and websites, primary sources, and the World Data Analyst, supplying customizable charts and tables of statistics on countries of the world. Users can suggest edits and additions to content.

New York Times This link opens in a new window
BC3 students and employees can sign up for free access to the New York Times through Butler County Community College's NYT Academic Pass Subscription.
1. Go to http://www.accessnyt.com
2. Search for Butler County Community College from the list of institutions
3. You MUST use your BC3 email when setting up your NYT account
4. You will need to re-register for the NYT annually

Newsbank This link opens in a new window
Full text articles from over 800 U.S. newspapers including local newspapers like the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Butler Eagle.

Maps and Atlases on the Web

Color Landform Atlas of the U.S.
Includes shaded relief maps, county maps and more for each state.
Google Earth
Explore worldwide satellite imagery and 3D buildings and terrain for hundreds of cities. Zoom to your house or anywhere else, then dive in for a 360° perspective with Street View.
Mapping History
The Mapping History Project provides interactive and animated representations of fundamental historical problems and/or illustrations of historical events, developments, and dynamics.
Maps by National Geographic
National Geographic has been publishing wall maps, travel maps, recreation maps, and atlases for more than a century. Explore more than 800 map titles to find the maps you need.
The National Map
The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. It has many uses ranging from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response.
RefDesk
RefDesk is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources.
States and Capitals
Click on a state to get quick access to tons of state facts and other useful information.
UNdata
UNdata is a web-based data service that brings international statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single-entry point. Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies, covering topics such as agriculture, crime, communication, education, energy, environment, finance, gender, health, labour market, manufacturing, population and migration, science and technology, tourism, transport and trade.
World and U.S. Maps
Physical maps, political maps and satellite images for regions all around the world.
World Atlas
World, continent, country and state maps, plus much more!
World Factbook from the CIA
Basic information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Also includes a variety of time zone maps, flags of the world, and a country comparison function.

Geography Books and Atlases

Locating Books in the BC3 Library

The BC3 Library has both print and electronic books that can help you learn about geography and maps. They are all listed in the BC3 Library Catalog where you will find Dewey call numbers to locate books on the shelves (lower level of the library) and links to connect you to e-books. E-books can also be searched separately in our two e-book collections: e-Book Central by Proquest and e-Book Collection by EBSCO.

Browsing the Stacks

Books on geography and travel can be found in the 910 area of the shelves.

Quick Reference: Geography and Maps

Suggested Databases for Geography and Maps

Maps and Atlases on the Web

Geography Books and Atlases

Locating Books in the BC3 Library

Maps and Driving Directions