Rice Model Science Laboratory

Geography Page

 

Chesapeake Bay Program

Information on the health and history of the waterway. Trends in pollution and restoration projects that are underway. Also links to scientific data and research about the bay and other bay resources.

Color Landform Atlas of the United States

Beautiful colorform maps of the United States. Topographic maps and a virtual tour of each state can be found as well as an elevation key.

Geography Links 

Comprehensive list of great links!

Geographic Nameserver

Geographic information about a specific location, including county, state, country population, area code, latitude, longitude, and elevation.

Latitude & Longitude Locator 

Just type in the name of a City, State, and or Zip Code and get the latitude and longitude. Pretty Nifty!

National Geographic Society

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Rice Model Science Laboratory - Topography & Cartography Page

A great place to learn the basics about reading and constructing your own topographic map.

Southwest Texas State University - Geography and Planning

Take a look at the LARGEST and most comprehensive Geography and Planning Department in the world. See what research these geographers are conducting, plus take a look at internship and job opportunities in the field. SWT now offers a doctoral program in G&P. Make sure you check out Dr. Fitzsimons links (under cartographic links).

Texas Natural Resources Information Service 

Site provides maps, aerial photos and digital natural resources data.

TIGER Mapping Service

Site that allows you to generate a high-quality, detailed map of anywhere in the United States, using geographic data.

 

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