atlases

current maps

CIA World Factbook: A comprehensive guide to the world's nations including maps, population data, economic information and transnational issues.
Color Landform Atlas of the United State: Separated by state, this site includes topographic maps, county maps, satellite images and a historical map from 1895.
Google Maps: Provides current maps and satellite images of the world. Includes the ability to get driving directions and search for businesses. Google uses data from the web, user-submitted information and Yellow Pages directories for its business information. The images are from NAVTEQ, TeleAtlas, DigitalGlobe and MDA Federal.
TerraServer: Specializes in satellite imagery from a variety of sources. There are also driving directions and special image sets like views of New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina. Also allows the user to purchase images.

Geodata.gov: A portal for accessing various geographic data provided by the government. Ability to search or browse through categories.
MLA Language Map: An interactive map that uses US census data to show population densities of languages and language groups in the United States.
National Atlas: Allows users to create maps of the US using an array of geospatial and geostatistical data collected by government institutions. Also offers printable maps.
UC Atlas of Global Inequality: Provides various maps that explore the issues of inequality and globalization.

Library of Congress Map Collections: Digitized versions of some of the Library of Congress' map collection. Organized by type of map and includes a search function.
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Historical Maps: Hosted at the University of Texas at Austin, a vast collection of historical maps covering all regions of the world. Also includes a thorough list of links to other historical map resources.