Finding maps in the Geology Library
- Finding Maps in the Youngblood Energy Geology LibraryThis guide assists in locating maps in the geology library, located in Sarkeys Energy Center Room R220.
Maps, Maps, and More Maps
The Youngblood Energy (Geology) Library has more than 150,000 maps.
Types of maps:
- Topographic
- Geologic
- Stratigraphic
- Structural
- Tectonic
- Oil and Gas
- Land Use
- Railroad
- Highway
- Tourist (city, state, country)
Arrangement of Maps:
- Most maps are arranged geographically (by country or by state) and are shelved in flat map case drawers. Each drawer has a unique number.
- Maps-in-series are arranged by series number and are shelved in lateral files.
Maps can also be found in the OU Libraries at:
- Western History Collections (Monnet Hall)
- Government Documents department (Bizzell Memorial Library)
Geographic Information Systems
- Geographic Information SystemsGeographic Information Systems (GIS) enable users to store, manipulate, analyze, and visualize layers of information that can be mapped in space. University Libraries offers many services for GIS related projects. Science librarian Claire Curry offers OU-Norman students, staff, and faculty expertise on integrating geospatial technologies into their research.
