Background
This is a selection of important reference books in print; links point to Library Catalog records.
- Elements of Cartography (1995)Includes chapters on the history of cartography, typography, color and the production of maps. The definitive textbook on cartography.
- History of Cartography (2004)A multi-volume set covering the history of world cartography by region and time period.
- Tooley's Dictionary of Map Makers (2004)An alphabetical list of every known cartographer. Each entry contains a name, birth and death dates and a short list of their most significant cartographic works. Map Collection, room 370.
- First X, Then Y, Now Z: An Introduction to Landmark Thematic MapsAn exhibition catalog and a useful overview.
Understanding & Reading Maps
- Understanding Maps (1982)Includes sections on cartographic theory and practice; maps as artistic works, and artificial intelligence in map making.
- Chicago's Historic Maps: Resources for Understanding the City (2007)Reproductions of historic maps of Chicago with explanatory text, tips for reading each map, and references to publications containing maps similar to each map presented.
Map Terms & Definitions
Subject Guide
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