Maps, Mapping & GIS 

Finding Maps in the Barton Catalog

•  Do an advanced search by collection type maps
•  Search by subject, typing the place name and then maps:
        ex: United States maps, Massachusetts maps, Boston maps
• Other subject terms to try:
       map collections, maps and mapping, maps, early, cartography
  
• Maps are often included as plates in books; use a subject search in Barton, then choose the "Full display" option to see whether the book includes maps.
• For atlases, use a combined keyword search: subject [place name] and keyword [atlas*]

Locating Maps in Rotch Library

• Most maps: in cases located on Level 1. Ask at the Service Desk, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm, for access to maps.

• Atlases: on the 6th floor or in the Indexes Alcove of the reference area (along the back wall of the Library's main floor). Check Barton catalog for location of specific items.

Sanborns & Bromleys

• Detailed city maps showing building footprints, lot size, land use
• Fire insurance maps published by Sanborn Map Company
• Real estate atlases published by G.W. Bromley & Co.

Contact Rotch Library

mapshelp@mit.edu