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*[[Wikipedia:Blank maps]]
*[[Wikipedia:Blank maps]]
*[[User:Brion VIBBER/Maps and images for Wikipedia]]
*[[User:Brooke Vibber/Maps and images for Wikipedia]]
*[[User:Morwen/maps]]
*[[User:Morwen/maps]]
*[http://libremap.org/data/boundary/ Libre Map Project boundary maps] - Blank boundary maps for all 50 United States including state, county, and county subdivisions.
*[http://libremap.org/data/boundary/ Libre Map Project boundary maps] - Blank boundary maps for all 50 United States including state, county, and county subdivisions.
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==Public domain and free map resources==
==Public domain and free map resources==
See also the Geography section of [[Wikipedia:Public domain resources]]
{{see also|Wikipedia:Public domain resources}}


===Active===
*[http://www.ollivier.co.nz/atlas/freeworldmaps.html Free World Map, GNU maps] ''(Note that this project appears to be defunct.)''
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection]. Most of the maps scanned by the General Libraries and served from this web site are in the public domain. They can be tagged with {{ticm|PCL}} but also needs the appropriate copyright tag which depends on the source.
*[https://github.com/GenericMappingTools/gmt GMT (Generic Mapping Tools)] GPL'd software for generating maps. Comes with map data derived from two public domain databases.
* [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm United Nations Cartographic Section] has many free maps in PDF format, at least some with the layers intact. However most UN maps are under UN copyright, so check before uploading. See [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm here] for their policy, [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/about.htm this page] about requesting permission.
* [http://www.archive.org/details/maps_usgs USGS Maps]. Every USGS topographic map available for free download from the Internet Archive.
* [[OpenStreetMap]] - CC-BY-SA 2.0 vector map data collected by GPS
* [http://www.maplibrary.org/library/index.htm The Map Library] - Maps for Central America and Africa. Tag with {{ticm|PD-MapLibrary}}
* [http://www.ginkgomaps.com/index_en.php5 GinkgoMaps - Free Digital Maps] published under the [[Creative Commons Attribution|CC-by]] Licence
* [[:Category:Wikipedia geographic image maps]]
* PAT public domain maps: [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/world.html world], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/region.html regional], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/country.html country] state ([http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/us/state.html US], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/ca/province.html CA], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/au/state.html AU])

===Potentially Defunct/Broken Links===
*[http://www.ollivier.co.nz/atlas/freeworldmaps.html Free World Map, GNU maps]
*[http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/S?ammem/gmd:@band(@field(COLLID+newsmap)) Library of Congress Contemporary Maps]
*[http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/S?ammem/gmd:@band(@field(COLLID+newsmap)) Library of Congress Contemporary Maps]
*[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Maps Library of Congress historical map collections]
*[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Maps Library of Congress historical map collections]
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*[http://www.planiglobe.com planiglobe online map creation] Generates maps from public domain data. Postscript and Adobe Illustrator versions can be downloaded. Use the {{tl|Planiglobe}} license on Commons (17 February 2014 : Planiglobe does not appear to offer this service any more).
*[http://www.planiglobe.com planiglobe online map creation] Generates maps from public domain data. Postscript and Adobe Illustrator versions can be downloaded. Use the {{tl|Planiglobe}} license on Commons (17 February 2014 : Planiglobe does not appear to offer this service any more).
*[http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/rs/maps/ Map of the Mediterranean]
*[http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/rs/maps/ Map of the Mediterranean]
*[http://www.versamap.com/webdoc03.htm Versimap public domain maps] (This website appears to have closed down.)
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection]. Most of the maps scanned by the General Libraries and served from this web site are in the public domain. They can be tagged with {{ticm|PCL}} but also needs the apropriate copyright tag which depends on the source.
*[http://www.versamap.com/webdoc03.htm Versimap public domain maps]
*[http://gmt.soest.hawaii.edu GMT (Generic Mapping Tools)] GPL'd software for generating maps. Comes with map data derived from two public domain databases.
*[http://opengeodb.de OpenGeoDB] - Maps and Data of all cities in Germany (Austria and Switzerland in progress) - according to [[:de:Benutzer:Akl]] (one of OpenGeoDB webmasters) all data and maps may be used under the [[GNU Free Documentation License|GFDL]] (please backlink to http://opengeodb.de).
*[http://opengeodb.de OpenGeoDB] - Maps and Data of all cities in Germany (Austria and Switzerland in progress) - according to [[:de:Benutzer:Akl]] (one of OpenGeoDB webmasters) all data and maps may be used under the [[GNU Free Documentation License|GFDL]] (please backlink to http://opengeodb.de).
*[http://libremap.org/ Libre Map Project] - United States maps and GIS data released under the Creative Commons BY-SA license. Data includes many USGS DRG maps, TIGER/Map data, and boundary maps. (Also available at [http://www.archive.org/details/maps_usgs Internet Archive USGS Maps])
*[http://libremap.org/ Libre Map Project] - United States maps and GIS data released under the Creative Commons BY-SA license. Data includes many USGS DRG maps, TIGER/Map data, and boundary maps. (Also available at [http://www.archive.org/details/maps_usgs Internet Archive USGS Maps])
* [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm United Nations Cartographic Section] has many free maps in PDF format, at least some with the layers intact. However most UN maps are under UN copyright, so check before uploading. See [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm here] for their policy, [http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/about.htm this page] about requesting permission.
* [http://www2.demis.nl/mapserver/mapper.asp DEMIS World Map Server] generates maps using public domain data with no usage restrictions
* [http://www2.demis.nl/mapserver/mapper.asp DEMIS World Map Server] generates maps using public domain data with no usage restrictions
* [http://gos2.geodata.gov/wps/portal/gos Geospatial One-Stop] geodata.gov
* [http://gos2.geodata.gov/wps/portal/gos Geospatial One-Stop] geodata.gov
* [[Soviet]] Military Maps all in the Public Domain. One of them can be [https://maps.vlasenko.net/soviet-military-topographic-map/map200k.html seen here]. However, the [[Ordnance Survey]] has made a [https://web.archive.org/web/20151112150554/http://images.jomidav.com/sovietmaps/OS%20Statement.pdf copyright violation claim of these maps].
* [http://www.archive.org/details/maps_usgs] Every USGS topographic map available for free download from the Internet Archive.
* [[OpenStreetMap]] - CC-BY-SA 2.0 vector map data collected by GPS
* [http://www.maplibrary.org/index.php The Map Library] - Maps for Central America and Africa. Tag with {{ticm|PD-MapLibrary}}
* [http://www.ginkgomaps.com/index_en.php5 GinkgoMaps - Free Digital Maps] published under the [[Creative Commons Attribution|CC-by]] Licence
* [[:Category:Wikipedia geographic image maps]]
* [[Soviet]] Military Maps all in the Public Domain. [http://jomidav.aldavies.net/SovietMaps/index.htm here]
* PAT public domain maps: [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/world.html world], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/region.html regional], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/country.html country] state ([http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/us/state.html US], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/ca/province.html CA], [http://ian.macky.net/pat/map/au/state.html AU])
===Countries===
*[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html Maps of the countries of the world from the CIA]
*[http://maps.mygeo.info/index_eng.html complete CIA Factbook Reference Maps (1997 - today)]
*[http://maps.mygeo.info/index_eng.html complete CIA Factbook Reference Maps (1997 - today)]
*[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html Maps of the countries of the world from the CIA]

===Countries===


====Afghanistan====
====Afghanistan====
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====Angola====
====Angola====
* [http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/130377] - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)
* [http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/130377 Angola Mosaic] - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)


====Cambodia====
====Cambodia====
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* [[:File:USA_Counties.svg]]: An [[SVG]] file with detailed nationwide state and county borders.
* [[:File:USA_Counties.svg]]: An [[SVG]] file with detailed nationwide state and county borders.
* [http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/congress.html U.S. Congressional districts]
* [http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/congress.html U.S. Congressional districts]
* [http://nationalmap.gov/viewer.html] USGS [[The National Map]] Viewer. Several views -- topo, images, hydrological. Print to PNG. Mark up with overlays, save and reload KML data. Some bugs, but usable. All US Public domain.
* [http://nationalmap.gov/viewer.html USGS Viewer] ([[The National Map]]). Several views -- topo, images, hydrological. Print to PNG. Mark up with overlays, save and reload KML data. Some bugs, but usable. All US Public domain.


== History Maps ==
== History Maps ==

Latest revision as of 20:59, 22 February 2024

In creating geographical maps for Wikipedia, it is often useful to have high-quality source material such as blank outline maps, Adobe Photoshop or GIMP-format images with layers, SVG files and so on. If you have such source material that you think may be helpful to other map authors, please feel free to upload it to Wikipedia and list it here.

Blank maps

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When making your own maps for a specialized purpose, check out the basic templates provided at

Public domain and free map resources

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Active

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Countries

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Afghanistan

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Angola

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  • Angola Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Cambodia

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  • Cambodia Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

India

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  • India Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Kuwait

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  • Kuwait Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Laos

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  • Laos PDR Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Mali

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  • Mali Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Myanamar

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  • Myanmar Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Mozambique

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North Korea (DPRK)

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Thailand

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  • Thailand Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Sri Lanka

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Syria

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  • Syria Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

United Arab Emirates

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  • UAE Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Vietnam

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  • Vietnam Mosaic - National Topographic Map 1:200,000 Russian (Soviet Military)

Cities

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  • World city maps (copyright status is the same as that for Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection above.

And you can obtain more atlas and maps from public domain encyclopedias, books and documents.

U.S. Maps

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History Maps

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General

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See also

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