Outline Maps

See also: Map Collection | Map Basics

Outline maps are blank maps showing boundaries but without text labels. Listed here are a number of sources for outline maps, both in the library and on the Web.

In the library

Outline Maps on File.
Location: G1046 .A1 F3 1997 (Ref Desk)
Includes black and white blank outline maps.

Rand McNally Relief Outline and Desk Outline Maps.
Location: LT6060.R18 R38 4-12 Book 1 & Book 2 (4th Floor Books)
Includes blank relief and outline maps.

On the Web

Digital Chart of the World From Penn State University Libraries.
Creates maps of individual countries showing boundaries or other features.

FGA Map Library Florida Geographic Alliance
A collection of maps covering various areas (countries, continents, etc.) in PDF format.

Free Blank Outline Maps About.com
An alphabetical listing of countries and continents with blank outline maps for each entry.

Outline Maps Houghton Mifflin
Over 30 black and white outline maps of the world and various regions.

Outline Map Sites Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
Provides links to web pages with outline maps of various areas.

Xpeditions National Geographic
Many outline maps of regions around the world. Maps are available in gif or PDF formats.