Welcome to Brandeis Library's guide for maps, atlases, and gazetteers. The tabs on the left side of the page are suggested starting points for your research.
Please reach out to me if you need help with your research. My contact information is on the left side of the page, beneath the navigation. Feel free to email or make an appointment with me.
You can use Library OneSearch to search for print or microform maps and atlases at Brandeis. Try searching with the following subject terms:
Interested in browsing our library's collections at Brandeis? The majority of maps, atlases, and gazetteers are located on Goldfarb Level 3. Look for the following call numbers ranges or use Library OneSearch to browse for items.
G1 - 922: Geography (General)
G100.5 - 108.5: Toponymy (inc. gazetteers)
G1000 - 3122: Atlases
G3160 - 3171: Globes
G3180 - 9980: Maps
GA101 - 1776: Cartography
NOTE: Oversize materials (+ in front of the call number) are shelved separately from the regular sized materials.
Rare maps and atlases are available in Brandeis Library's Archives & Special Collections. If you'd like to access these resources for your research, please email our Reference Archivist, Chloe Gerson (cmorseharding@brandeis.edu).