Use to find topographic and geologic maps owned by Clemson. Try keyword searches including the word map* with the location/region of interest, such as ‘map* pickens’ or ‘map* greenville’.

Also try keyword searches including the location/region of interest together with the desired scale and/or map series, for example: ‘30 X 60 Minute Series South Carolina’, or ‘7.5 minute series Hartwell’, etc.

The 3rd floor of Cooper Library is currently closed to the public for HVAC repairs, but printed maps can be requested through the library catalog and will be retrieved and held at the Cooper Circulation Desk.

Most comprehensive database in the Geosciences. Under the ‘Refine Search’ tab, search results can be limited to the publication type ‘ Map’. Coverage: 1785-Present
(limited to 1 user at a time)

Once a map is identified in GeoRef, check the Clemson library catalog to see if Clemson owns the map. If not, try a search in the USGS National Geologic Map Database described below.

Digital topographic maps, aerial photographs, and related mapping information from Maps a la carte, Inc., is a USGS Digital Cartographic Business Partner and a member of the International Map Trade Association.

The Geoscience Map Catalog contains 78,000+ maps, images, data, and products from 350+ publishers. The New Mapping database lists areas that are currently being mapped, and describes who to contact for more information.

Search results can be limited to maps available online by changing the ‘product format’ to ‘digital.’