U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Interactive status map.
Ohio Geological Survey
The Ohio Geological Survey website includes maps that are available for download or printing, publication information, educational materials as well as detailed information about the geologic history of Ohio.
Information about historical and contemporary maps and map-related happenings in and about Cleveland and the Western Reserve region of northeastern Ohio.
Color Shaded Relief Map of Ohio
This is part of the Color Landform Atlas of the United States produced by Ray Sterner, © 1995.
County Highway mapsThe Ohio Department of Transportation has a Mapping CD that contains three different MicroStation (DGN) files for each county in the State of Ohio. These three files contain various features and can be used to produce ODOT's county map series. This CD can be obtained by completing an order form and mailing it, along with payment, to the address at the top of the form. The MicroStation files can also be downloaded (each county separately).
GIS: City of ColumbusA website from the City of Columbus. Contains all the data needed to create GIS maps of Columbus. It is free to use, but registration is needed.
Geographic Information Management Systems (GIMS)Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
The GIMS web pages contains information related to digital geographic data and the Geographic Information Management Systems Program. There is a searchable database of the information available.
GISSC is focused on the effective and efficient use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies throughout the state of Ohio. OGRIP (Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program) serves as the primary coordinating body for spatial and geographic information initiatives between federal, state, regional and local governments.
Great Lakes Information NetworkThe Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN) provides one place for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region of North America. GLIN offers a wealth of data and information about the region's environment, economy, tourism, education and more. Thanks to its strong network of state, provincial, federal and regional partner agencies and organizations, GLIN has become a necessary component of informed decisionmaking, and a trusted and reliable source of information for those who live, work or have an interest in the Great Lakes region.
It also has map and GIS information, found here.
Maps and GIS
These images are available for viewing and/or download.
Great Lakes area map images and other images
Ohio based satellite data available for download or web viewing. Several views available including infrared and true color composite. New imagery is available every 16 days. Provided by OhioLINK but access is not restricted.
MapTech: Historical topographic mapsOffice of Aerial Engineering
Contains digital images of Ohio 7.5 minute topographic maps. Can be selected by quadrangle name or by clicking on a state map. Contains other types of maps as well.
Ohio Bedrock Aquifer mapsOhio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
The Ohio Department of Transportation has recently scanned and made available for online viewing or download a large number of the State's Official Transportation Maps. Currently the 2001 map as well as a number of prior versions dating back to 1912 (the first transportation/highway map) are available.
Ohio Metadata ExplorerMetadata Explorer is your tool for searching and browsing the contents of a metadata service—a central repository for metadata. Search by geographic extent, content type, content theme or keyword, or browse through all of the available metadata documents. Use the metadata you find to decide whether the data it describes fits your needs.
Ohio's Engineers and Surveyors Board - Laws and RulesThis site contains information on the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4733.
OhioviewU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
OhioView is a consortium of state universities, the USGS EROS Data Center, the NASA Glenn Research Center, OhioLINK, The Ohio Supercomputer Center, OARnet, and NREN whose mission is to promote the low-cost distribution of US Government civilian satellite data for public use.
Compiled by Mary W. Scott, Geology Librarian, Orton Memorial Library of Geology
Designed by Michael C. Veres, Student Library Assistant
Page updated: April 18, 2007