LibGuides: A Guide to Geography: Data Portals & Geospatial Data

Data Portals & Geospatial Data

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Data Portals & Geospatial Data

Below is a small selection of data portals and geospatial data sites. A librarian can help you search for additional data sites relevant to your topic.

Data.gov
A data portal from the U.S. government. Includes geospatial data.
U.S. Census Bureau
The source for statistical data collected by the United States government on the U.S. population. Browse or search by topic or click "QuickFacts" for state and county profiles.
National Center for Education Statistics
Statistics from the the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
National Center for Health Statistics
A wealth of data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control.
Minnesota Geospatial Commons
Maps at MNHS: Online Resources (Minnesota Historical Society)
A guide to accessing maps and other geospatial resources at MNHS. Includes the first government land survey from 1848 to 1907 as well as Bureau of Land Management maps through 2001.
Hennepin County Geographic Information Systems
Open Ramsey County
Open Data Minneapolis
Open Information St. Paul
Historical GIS Clearinghouse and Forum
From the Association of American Geographers, this digital exchange center for geographers and historians includes links to databases, maps, and atlases.
Places in the News
From the Library of Congress, provides maps of places that are currently getting attention. Part of their Geography and Maps collection.
Map Collections, 1500-2004
from the Library of Congress. Historically important maps organized thematically.
National Map: The Nation's Topographic Map for the 21st Century
The viewer allows users to zoom in on any part of the U.S. and choose map layers that include elevation, roads, water, land use, and even detailed aerial satellite images. Whether you're examining a region, a state, or a few city blocks, this tool offers access to a wealth of cartographic information.
Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection
From the General Libraries, University of Texas at Austin, this site provides an excellent and frequently updated list of over 2,400 online maps in digital form. Organized primarily by region and country, this site also includes maps of current interest, linked to world events.

World Development Indicators This link opens in a new window
WDI is a database of global information and statistics compiled yearly.

Geography Software at Gustavus - Connect via Gustavus Virtual Lab
Gustavus Virtual Lab allows students remote access to a full virtual desktop lab machine. Use Virtual Lab to connect to Geography software from your personal machine or from labs (such as the Library labs) at which the Geography software is not installed.