WMU Research Guides: Maps: Local Map Sources

Other Sources of Maps

Local governments are also a good source of cartographic information covering their jurisdictions. Planning departments, clerk's offices, and road commissions are just a few of the offices working with and producing maps of local areas.

AAA also provides free road maps to members.

Other Libraries

Waldo Library
In addition to the atlases available in the Map Collection a number of atlases are housed in the Reference Department. These atlases are cataloged and appear in WestCat. A number of maps of national forests are housed in the Government Documents collection on the second floor along with maps of foreign countries issued by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) .
Archives and Regional History Collection
Archives houses a collection of atlases and maps related to the history of southwestern Michigan.
Kalamazoo Public Library
The Local History Room of the Kalamazoo Public Library contains numerous maps and atlases covering the Kalamazoo area and the state of Michigan.
Portage Public Library
The Heritage Room in the Portage Public Library contains a variety of Plat Maps of Kalamazoo County and the surrounding communities which are excellent for individuals researching their family history, conducting house and land research, or just wondering about the history of the community.