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SAIN resources: Maps and Map ServicesThese are resources in the NBII catolog relating to maps and map services There are 532 resources available. 1. An Electronic Guide To Kentucky Place Names Resource Identifier: http://www.uky.edu/KentuckyPlaceNames/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: University of Kentucky Subject: Mapping, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems Description: This website is a link to map resources that can locate and display information on Kentucky place names geographic feature names. Included are: a link to the Geographic Names Information System, a link to a Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer (which includes detailed population statistics), and a link to a topographic map finder (TopoZone). Publisher: University of Kentucky Resource Type: Maps and Map Services Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Kentucky Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 2. Appalachian Trail Conference Resource Identifier: http://www.atconf.org/index.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Appalachian Trail Conference Subject: Ecosystems, Ecosystem analysis, Ecosystem dynamics, Ecosystem management, Ecosystem structure, Systems ecology, Terrestrial ecosystems, Mountains, High altitude environments, Hills, Landforms, Montane environments, Nonprofit associations, Organizations, Conservation organizations, Foundations, Nongovernmental organizations, Research institutions, Volunteers, Mapping, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Biogeography, Parks, Recreation sites, Protected areas, Parks, National monuments, National parks, Nature reserves, Conservation, Environmental protection, Natural resources Uncontrolled Keywords: Maps Description: The Appalachian Trail Conference is a private, volunteer-based nonprofit organization, dedicated since 1925 to building, protecting, and managing the Appalachian Trail for the public. Its web site provides an overview of the trail on a state-to-state basis, it gives a photo tour of the trail and provides basic information about the trail. The site provides help for planning a hike, thru-hiking, and gives updated trail condition reports. It identifies the plants and animals indigenous to the areas that the trail cuts through and provides links to educational programs. The site contains information on trail stewardship, trail management policies, land trust project and provides links to a number of maps as well as GIS data. Additionally, the site maintains an archive of trail news. Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Resource Type: Maps and Map Services, Organizations and Agencies, Publications Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 3. Appalachian Trail GIS Data Resource Identifier: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/protect/gis/GISdata.html Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Appalachian Trail Conference Subject: Mapping, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Parks, Recreation sites, Protected areas, Parks, National monuments, National parks, Nature reserves, Conservation, Environmental protection, Natural resources, National parks Uncontrolled Keywords: Maps Description: This website offers access to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps and mapping information related to the Appalachian Trail (AT). Maps are provided for the AT’s centerline as well as its shelters. ArcExplorer software is available for free downloadsn order to view the maps. This GIS Data page is part of the Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC) website. Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference Resource Type: Datasets and Statistics, Graphics and Images, Maps and Map Services Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 4. Ask USGS: Earth Science Information Center Resource Identifier: http://ask.usgs.gov/ Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Subject: Biodiversity, Natural resources, Conservation, Nature conservation, Resource conservation, Government Agencies, World Wide Web, Internet, Information technology, Mapping, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Information Systems, Education, Environmental Education, Environmental awareness Uncontrolled Keywords: Teacher resources, Federal Government, Federal agencies, Gateways, Portals Description: This website is an information center for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), government-established organization that collects and analyzes scientific data relating to observation, utilization, and conservation of the United States’ natural resoces. The Ask USGS website is designed to provide an overview of the various USGS programs, studies, and activities, focused in various areas throughout the US. This site allows the user to send questions to USGS, view maps, fact sheets, and real-time collection data, browse various publications of the USGS, and link to any of the USGS web pages, including the Geology, Geography, Biology, Water Resources, and Educational pages. Publisher: The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Resource Type: Announcements and News Releases, Datasets and Statistics, Fact Sheets, Graphics and Images, Laws and Regulations, Maps and Map Services, Organizations and Agencies, Publications, Site Conservation Plans Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Rights: Copyright held by Publisher 5. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Resource Identifier: http://www.nps.gov/biso/home.htm Cataloging Node: Southern Appalachian Information Node Creator: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Subject: Terrestrial ecosystems, Forests, Forest biomass, Forest conservation, Forest deterioration, Forest productivity, Forest resources, Forestry, Trees, Parks, Recreation sites, Protected areas, National monuments, National parks, Nature reserves, Conservation, Environmental protection, Natural resources, National parks, Mapping, Geography, Government agencies, State government agencies Uncontrolled Keywords: State parks, Maps Description: This is the home website of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, a part of the National Park Service. Big South Fork is a river gorge area in the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee and Kentucky. This website gives a biological, geological and historical overview of the area, provides links to current information such as weather and water level, and provides information on the various recreational opportunities available. Publisher: National Park Service Resource Type: Checklists and Identification Guides, Fact Sheets, Graphics and Images, Laws and Regulations, Maps and Map Services, Site Conservation Plans Resource Format: URL Language: English Hemisphere: Northern Hemisphere Continent: North America Country: United States State: Kentucky, Tennessee Rights: Copyright held by Publisher >> Next 5 Titles Geographic Perspectives
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