Map Cataloging Examples

Below are a selection of portions of maps, geographic diagrams, and other images used for the Map Cataloging Workshop.
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map in drawer
Typical topographic map layout. Filing title and dates, along with other descriptive data is found along the bottom edge of the sheet.
topographic map showing contours and spot heights
Topographic maps have contours and spot heights, among other features that are rendered. Note also the Bench Mark (BM) and the Contour interval (10 feet on this map). The interval refers to the distance between two points where the elevation increases/decreases by 10 feet. This changes depending on the "contour interval" of the map.
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Nautical chart showing both ISOLINES and SOUNDINGS. These relate to topographic maps as contours and spot heights.
bird's eye view
Portion of a bird's eye view of Paris
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Topographic-Bathymetric map of Crater Lake. Compare with another edition of this map that uses different relief techniques.
500 Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Depth shown by isolines and soundings.
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Topographic-Bathymetric map of Crater Lake.
500 Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Depth shown by isolines and soundings.
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Sample 7.5 minute Topo
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Title of Map
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Filing title, date, series (note type), other data.
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Statement of responsibility, additional notes on compilation and date information.
scale
Scale and contour data (for scale and for note on contour intervals).
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David J. Bertuca, Map Librarian, University at Buffalo.

Last Modified: 26 July 2005
URL: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/maps/cat/images/map-portion-images.html
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The materials selected above do not necessarily reflect the policies and procedures of the State University of New York at Buffalo.