Geography: Home
Useful Resources
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References
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Geo-Data: The World Geographical EncyclopediaA geography reference book (a source useful for the basics of a topic, definitions, and specialized terms)
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Geographic Names Information SystemThe Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is the official repository of domestic geographic names data, the official vehicle for geographic names use by all departments of the Federal Government, and the source for applying geographic names to Federal electronic and printed products.
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Getty Thesaurus of Geography Names OnlineThis thesaurus is global in scope but not comprehensive, focusing on places relevant to art, architecture, and related disciplines. Included are place names, rich relationships, place types, dates, notes, and coordinates for historical and current cities, nations, empires, archaeological sites, lost settlements, and physical features.
Current News
Geography Topic Google News
LOC Classification
GVSU Libraries use the Library of Congress Classification system as part of the organization of our physical collection. Bellow are related classification guides to reference for physical browsing of the stacks in the libraries.
Subject Guide
Government Resources
Unclassified information concerning data collected, research performed, and general reports on agency work are published by government agencies through the Government Publishing Office (GPO). The search tools below allow you to search and access collections and resources maintained by the GPO and other government agencies.
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MetaLibMetaLib is a great search tool to start with and has resources organized by general subject. It has the most broad coverage and is maintained by the Government Publishing Office (GPO).
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AirNowprovides current data on air quality and wildfires
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The National MapMaintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) this tool is for viewing, downloading, and making maps
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