Reference Sources
This page points you to maps, geography reference books, and online reference sources available in the library.
Maps
Reference maps and atlases are located in the second floor mezzanine area, in the Ref Map Case and Ref Atlas Case. They must be used in the library.
A collection of geological and topographical maps of key areas of the U.S. and the world is currently being developed by the library. Some geological maps are now available (for faculty/staff use only) in the first floor Reserves Room - see the Access Services staff.
Historical maps
- Sanborn Maps of New JerseyCollection of Sanborn Maps digitized by Princeton University.
Online Reference Databases
- World FactbookThe World Factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
- Statistical Abstract of the U.S.(Proquest) This link opens in a new windowAuthoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States.
- Georef (Proquest) This link opens in a new windowMost comprehensive geoscience literature of the world including millions of references to geoscience maps, serial, and non-serial literature. Includes references to all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey.
Reference Books
Geography reference books are located in the G section in the 2nd floor Reference Room of Campbell Library. Here are some recommendations:
Atlas of American Migration by
Maps trace human migration in America, including pre-Columbian Native Americans, European immigrants, slavery, and population movements after World War II.
Call Number: Ref. G1201 .E27 F5 1998ISBN: 0816031584Publication Date: 1998-10-01
Encyclopedia of Exploration by
Volume 1, The Explorers, presents more than 950 biographical entries that begin with birth and death dates, nationality, occupations, and areas of the world explored, followed by an account of the subject's exploration activities. Volume 2, Places, Technologies, and Cultural Trends, has more than 260 A-Z entries on such topics as Aerial photography, Circumnavigation of the world, Drift ice, Fur trade, Native peoples and exploration, Orinoco River, Virginia Company, and Women explorers.
Call Number: Ref G80 .W33 2004ISBN: 9780816046782Publication Date: 2004-12-31
Encyclopedia of the Arctic by
With detailed essays on the Arctic's environment, wildlife, climate, history, exploration, resources, economics, politics, indigenous cultures and languages, conservation initiatives and more.
Call Number: Ref. G606 .E49 2005ISBN: 1579584365Publication Date: 2004-11-03
Goode's World Atlas by Call Number: Ref. G1021 .G6 2000ISBN: 0528640003Publication Date: 2000-01-01
