links
Here is a collection of links to help you find geographic and mapping resources:
Digital resources:
- USGS 7.5' and 15' quads in PDF format (use the search box on the right side of the page to locate free downloads)
- FAO's vast collection of maps and geo-spatial data
Converters and Calculators:
- Degrees Minutes Seconds to/from Decimal Degrees
- Geographic coordinates to/from UTM coordinates
- Length and distance conversions
- Length of degree of latitude and longitude
- PDF table version of length of degree (from National Geospatial Intelligence)
Definitions and data:
- dictionary of geography-related terms
- National Historical Geographic Information System's aggregated census data and GIS boundary files
- Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology geography portal
Pennsylvania resources:
- PASDA state spatial data clearinghouse
- historic aerial photos of PA at PennPilot
- Centre County's GIS data
Reference maps:
- CIA World Factbook (also includes country profiles and flags)
- UTM zones
- labelled outline maps:
- blank outline maps:
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