Calarco Library: AC1 Map Project: Recommended Resources

Recommended Resources for AC1 Map Project

Ancient & Medieval History Online This link opens in a new window
Prehistory through the mid-1500s. Reference sources for background reading. Gift of the John Livingston HGS '52 History Fund.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
General reference source to start your research. Use the MIND MAP and SUBJECT features to explore your topic. Gift of the Levin Family Fund
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Authoritative full-text reference ebooks covering a variety of subjects. Suitable for background reading.
Modern World History Online This link opens in a new window
See TOPIC CENTERS. 1550 to present. Reference sources for background reading. Gift of the John Livingston '52 HGS History Fund
Salem History Online This link opens in a new window
General reference source suitable for background reading.

Current Map of the World Political Boundaries (2015)
Use this map to match locations from historic maps to present day countries.
Historic Maps for Students & Teachers
Over 5,000 maps representing many different time periods. Educators and students may use up to 25 maps in non-commercial school projects without further permission. All maps are available as GIF or JPEG files for screen display as well as in PDF for printing.
Perry Castaneda Library Historical Map Collection
The Americas, Australia and the Pacific, Asia, Europe and The Middle East are all represented on this extensive site, including individual collections. Most are in the public domain.

D-Maps
D-maps.com contains 116,030 maps, each one proposed in 6 graphic formats (GIF, PDF, CDR, SVG, AI, WMF)
Free Printable Maps
Blank world maps that center specific continents and hemispheres
Pearson Online Historical Maps
Blank Historical Maps by continent, region, empire, and wars.