Travel related Sites  Maps

Mapblast – Accurate interactive maps and driving directions as well as information on products and services near requested location.

National Geographic – As you might expect this is a very well established map site.

Color Land Form Atlas of the U.S – Their shaded relief maps of the 50 states are something to see.

All The Worlds Maps – Impressive interactive compilation of each nations maps, including cities.  Many maps for each Country.

Rand McNally – Home site of this renowned map company established in 1856.

Rare Maps - A large selection of antique maps available for sale on the web.

Sky Maps – Maps of the night sky for northern and southern hemispheres.

Libraryspot.com – This site has very useful map section.  Also maps accompany many encyclopedia articles.

MapQuest -A world leader in online mapping and driving directions for the US, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.

Map Libraries of the World - John Bourchet map library (University of Minnesota  - Unexplained links to major map collections and map library organization.

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection (University of Texas) - Large online map collection with excellent links to other map sites.

On Line Atlas - Quick way to view map of any country in the world complete with notes and links.

Maps for Sale - Topo maps, road maps, wall maps, atlases, postal code maps plus globes and nautical chants as well as satellite images - strong European focus.

Land Viewer- High resolution topo maps and satellite photos of almost anywhere.

Oddens Bookmarks - University of Utrecht Fascinating collection of links to world of maps and mapping.  Emphasis is on Europe.  Be sure to browse links in the section called "Touristic Sites"

Great Miscellaneous Map Site - This site is a quirky, private collection of map links that are fun, useful and worth your look.

My topo  - Custom-build your own printed topo map. Center your seamless map online, customize with titles, navigation grids, and your name.

U.S. National Geological Survey - The home page of the US national Geological Survey - maps and more.

Trail Maps USA - For Hiking, Biking, Skiing and Paddling enthusiasts.  Has a feature called e-trail pass which, for a fee, will provide high quality trail downloads from guidebooks.  30,000 available.

Trail Maps of the World - This site has an enormous database of resources for Hikers, Walker and Mountaineers - you won't be disappointed.

Ski Maps - Worldwide Archives of ski trail maps and much more of interest to skiers. The largest collection of ski trail maps on line.

National Parks - USA - Map locations of all National Parks State by State.  Concise park guides and downloadable park maps-a very good site.

Airport Terminal Maps - This WorldWide Database of airport terminal maps is a useful tool, a definite one to check out. 

Subway Maps - Worldwide Directory - Just what it is! subways of the world.

Travel Guides

Lonely Plane  - Good online resource.

Fodors  - Abbreviated online info on select locations.

Travel Rough Guides  - Online destination info and travel articles, but you have to buy a book to get the in-depth version.

Kasbah - Comprehensive online world travel information.

Bradmans - Online business travel info reviewing hotels and restaurants in over 100 locations. 

Free To Do  - Online info on free things to see and do in USA & Europe.

Photo Secrets  -  Travel Guides for Photographers.

Damron – Gay Travel Guides available for purchase.

Bradt – Travel Guides – Catalogue of travel guides available for purchase

Bootsnall – Online destination for backpackers, hostels, cheap tix and articles by adventurous travelers.        

Come Back Alive – Robert Young Peltons guide to the worlds most
dangerous places.

City Search - Invaluable directory of us cities featuring events, movies, hotels attractions

Karen Brown’ Travel Guide  - If "charm" is your ticket then this is the place for you. cozy cottages, quaint country inns and ancient castles in Europe & North America.

Dog Friendly Travel Guide – Online directory of accommodations welcoming well behaved canines.

Beachcomber - Online directory to shore communities throughout the world.