Geography Network

static maps | map files

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Search for place name (e.g., Cairo):

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What would you like to discover?

Select one or more of the following to narrow your search:

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Choose content theme:

Optional Keyword (e.g., river):

Getting Started

Helpful Tips For

GIS Users

Developers

Publishers

Maps

The Geography Network offers multiple ways to discover and access maps. Some maps can be explored online as dynamic maps using your Web browser or geographic information system (GIS) software, while others may be downloaded as static images and used with your favorite graphics applications.

Available Maps

Static Maps: Map image files you can preview online and download to your computer.

Map Files: Digital maps that can be viewed in a mapping application such as ArcReader or ArcExplorer--Java Edition, available free from ESRI.

Dynamic Data and Maps: Live map services that allow direct interaction with content. Data is delivered in one of two ways: as map images generated from data on the map server or as compressed vector features streamed into your GIS software.

Of Special Interest

Introducing ArcExplorer Web: Learn to view maps individually or together in your Web browser with this custom application. No plug-ins or applets are needed.