Subject guides: Spatial data and maps: Home

Welcome

The Monash University Library collection includes an extensive collection of maps, charts, atlases, gazetteers as well as books related to spatial information (print and online). We also subscribe to a number of maps and spatial data databases.

The library can assist you to find the map or geospatial datasets you require. We can also help you to access items held at other libraries via our interlibrary loan service.

This guide provides information about these resources, as well as freely accessible maps and spatial data sources online.

Key online resources in the Library collection

Global GIS data bundle This link opens in a new window
Digital maps including: 1. Set of 506 U.S. military Tactical Pilotage Charts (TPCs) -- scanned topographical aeronautical charts, 1:500,000 scale; GeoTiff raster format. 2. Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (STRM) - 90m DEM (Digital Elevation Model), from Latitude 57 South - 61 North; .bil format. 3. Landsat 7 ETM 15m 7-4-2 GeoCover 2000 (1999 - 2003); MrSID format. 4. Landsat 4/5 TM 30m 7-4-2 GeoCover 1990 (1988 - 1992); MrSID format. 5. Vector Map Level 0 (VMAP0) worldwide 1:1,000,000 vector data; shp and.TAB file formats. 6. World Vector Shoreline Plus 1:250,000 scale vector data : World's coastlines & international boundaries; .shp file format.
Nearmap This link opens in a new window
Nearmap is an Australian aerial imagery technology and location data company that provides frequently-updated, high-resolution aerial imagery of up to 90% of Australia's urban population. It enables massive-scale capture with up-to-date orthographic, oblique, or immersive 3D datasets. The database has tools which enables users to measure distance and area with precision, and offers demographic layers and other information overlays. It also enables users to monitor change and map the progress of a construction project, observe site and environmental changes, measure the effect of weathering, and to track seasonal growth or shadowing.
VicMap topographic maps series This link opens in a new window
Vicmap topographic maps cover the state of Victoria in a variety of scales and sizes. These maps depict cultural, constructed and natural features such as rivers, roads, contours, towns, national parks, waterfalls, hospitals and more .. they are created and maintained using Vicmap, Victoria's authoritative foundation datasets.

Print map collection

The collection, located in the Hargrave-Andrew Library (Clayton campus), includes maps from around the world with an emphasis on geological and topographical maps of Australia, and in particular, Victoria. There are also maps and charts of the oceans. Tourist maps covering some areas of Australia and other parts of the world form a minor part of the collection. Please refer to the Print Maps section of this guide for full details.

A quiet study area is available with a large table for easy use of sheet maps. A light / tracing table is also available for drawing. Photocopiers are located in close proximity. Note: Large format scanning is not available in the Library.

Contact

Please visit the Hargrave-Andrew Library information desk for assistance.

Contact: lib-science-librarians@monash.edu