Maps and Spatial Data

The Herman B Wells Library Map Collection at Indiana University Bloomington is the largest in the state of Indiana. We hold maps from nearly every country in the world, with dates ranging from the 19th Century to present. It is a primarily circulating research collection, with geographic strengths in the Midwestern United States, Russia and Eastern Europe, and the African Continent. It also contains a growing collection of “weird maps”: internet memes, maps from film and television, board game maps, and pictorial maps. More information, including links to our digital map collections in the Map Collections Research Guide.

The collection is located on the 2nd floor of the East Tower in the Wells Library, and is available to view by appointment only. Email us with any questions about the collection or to schedule a time to view maps in person. A large format scanner is available, and staff can assist with scanning maps on a limited basis.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is also supported at the library, and information about GIS software, analysis, and spatial data can be found in the GIS and Spatial Data Research Guide.

Maps and Spatial Data Resources

Research Guide

More information on specific map collections and links to digital resources

Research Guide

Links to spatial data sources and GIS tutorials

Librarian Profile

Contact the Map and Spatial Data librarian for more help