This research guide selectively lists print and digital geospatial resources available in the HSU Library and on the Internet. The complementary Atlas and Map Collection guide describes print and digital geospatial resources available in the HSU Library and how to find them. Use the "Internet Guides/Portals/Gateways" links below for morecomprehensive lists of Internet geospatial resources. For additional guidance inquire at the Library's Reference Desk.
The following are specialized "subject guides" to static and interactive maps found on the Internet.
For California gazetteers see Maps and Atlases--California--Gazetteers and for northwestern California gazetteers see Maps and Atlases--Northwestern California--Gazetteers.
There are a number of commerical sites that mashup GNIS with other data. Typically they display the placename in Google Maps along with information pulled from other sources.
Some of the content of this guide was originally created in another format by Robert Sathrum, HSU Librarian, retired 06/2013.