U.S. Government Maps

Representing the bulk of the Library's map collection, U.S. Government Maps is located in the Government Documents Collection on the fourth floor of the Main Library.

The collection is worldwide in scope, containing physical, political, topographic and geologic maps, and navigational charts.  Reference maps include USGS Topographic (U.S., Florida and Georgia), FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), national and international highway maps, and specialty maps such as those found in National Geographic. 

Boating and Angling Guides

Produced by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, these maps display many features of interest to boaters and fishermen, including locations of materials, boat ramps, artificial reefs and distribution of natural resources found in coastal areas.

The American Revolution, 1775-1783,
An Atlas of 18^th Century Maps and Charts: Theatres of Operations

Reproductions of period maps and charts, these maps were created by the U.S. Naval History Division in 1972.  JPL's holdings include 19 of the series' 20 maps.  For historic reference.

Ecological Survey Maps

Produced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), these 1:250,000 scale maps are designed to assist in making location and design decisions about development along coastal areas.  The maps display limited topographic detail and habitats of coastal animals, and include depictions of wildlife refuges, waterfowl management areas, and parks.  This collection contains maps from both the Atlantic Coast and Gulf Coast series.

F.I.R.M. (Flood Insurance Rate Maps)

Produced by FEMA, these maps are used by governments, real estate analysts, insurance providers, appraisers, land developers and the public to determine flood-prone areas.  The maps identify flood risks based on factors such as local hydrology, topology, precipitation, and other scientific data.

Florida City Maps

Newer highway maps for many of Florida's cities and towns are included.

General Highway Maps, Georgia

Produced by the State Highway Department of Georgia, these are older maps focusing on the state's southeastern counties.  For historical reference.

International City and Country Maps

Hundreds of maps are included in this group, including political, physical and highway indicators for individual countries and some cities.

Nautical Charts

Produced by NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS), these maps are nautical charts for U.S. waters. Created using Mercator projection, these maps vary in scale and give soundings in feet for coastal waterways.

Selected Civil War Maps

Produced for the centennial celebration of the American Civil War, these U.S. Coast and Geodetic Surveys were produced by the U.S. Department of Commerce.  For historic reference.

Topographic Maps

Produced by the USGS, these topographic maps cover the United States, Florida and Georgia.  The majority of the over 400 U.S. topographic maps are from the 1:250,000 scale series.  The Florida and Georgia maps are from the 1:24,000 scale series, also known as 7.5 minute quadrangles.

U.S. Census Maps

These maps are based on the 1980 Census, and include political county boundaries for all 50 states.

Sample Government Maps

Click on any map image below to see a larger version!

Fig. A. Nautical Chart
Nautical Chart of the mouth of the St. Johns River

Fig. B. Topographic Map
St. John's River

Fig. C. Boating and Angling Maps
Jacksonville and Coast line of NE Florida