Maps
- American MemoryProvides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience.
- DataPlace.orgCreate thematic maps based on data from the US Census (demographic, economic, housing, and social characteristics, etc.).
- GRID-ArendalGRID-Arendal was established in 1989 to support environmentally sustainable development by working with UN Environment and other partners. The organization communicates environmental knowledge through innovative communication tools, especially maps created from environmental data.
- United Nations - Maps and Geospatial ServicesOver 100 maps searchable by region or country-along with country profiles. Also includes thematic maps and the latest deployment maps of U.N. peacekeeping operations.
- National Map (USGS)An online, interactive map service with many possible layers of scientific data.
Where to find Data and Statistics by Topic
Images/Video/Multimedia
- ARTstor This link opens in a new window
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Access over a million images covering the fine and decorative arts from around the world as well as architecture and commercial design. ARTstor also includes many images which document cultural events and news stories.
- Rochester ImagesIncludes historical and contemporary pictures, maps and manuscripts from Rochester and Monroe County.
City/County/State
- City-Data.comIncludes information and statistics for thousands of cities and counties in the United States. Browse alphabetically by state or search by city, county or zip code.
- Federal, State, and Local Governments (US Census Bureau) This link opens in a new windowPurpose--To provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about governments and governmental activities.
Coverage--All state and local governments in the U.S. local governments include counties, cities, townships, special districts, and school distri
- GovisticsEasy to use interface for finding U.S. Census of Governments data by State or County.
- State Data Center (SDC) ProgramA network of state data centers who work with the U.S. Census to provide data at local levels.
- State and County Quick Facts This link opens in a new windowProvides people, business, and geography QuickFacts, which are frequently requested data items from various Census Bureau programs. Data is available at the national, state, and county levels.
- Stateline.orgProvides news of important developments occurring in the capitols of all 50 states.
- USA.govList of government website for each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and associated states.
- Trade Stats ExpressData from the U. S. Department of Commerce indicating trade between the U. S. and foreign countries in broad industry groupings.
