Special Libraries Association 
235 Park Avenue South 
New York, NY 10003 
(212) 477-9250 
Publication 
Map Collections in the United States and Canada 
Publication Date: 1970, 2nd edition 
Location: The 50 states, Canada, District of Columbia, 
Panama Canal Zone, Puerto Rico, and Virgin 
Islands 
Period of Coverage: Statistics were taken in October-December, 
1968 
Contents: This guide lists 605 different map collections in the United States 
and Canada. The guide is arranged in alphabetical order by states, then by 
town or organization. 
The collecting agency's phone number, map collection size, annual map 
accesion rate, areas of specialization, subject of specialization, 
reproduction facilities, and people that it serves are all included for each 
collection. It also tells if a library loan is available. 
Most organizations are libraries, universities, and geological agencies. 
-This guide can be a very useful reference tool. 
Available From: This document may be in your local library's 
reference section. If not, contact: 
Special Libraries Association 
235 Park Avenue South 
New York, NY 10003 
(212) 477-9250 
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