The UCSB Library has one of the largest map and aerial photograph collections in the nation.  It is the premier source of geospatial information in the UC system.  For detailed information about the collection, visit our Geospatial Collection web page.

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Official California State Division of Highways Map

Collection help

Access to the physical Map and Air Photo Collection is by appointment only.

For inquiries about the following, please contact the Geospatial Collection staff:

• Using our physical materials for your research 
• Accessing physical materials in our collection
  • Paper maps
  • Air photos
  • Atlases and gazetteers
  • Globes
  • Geospatial reference books
• Accessing digital air photos

Email: geospatial@library.ucsb.edu 

Phone: (805) 893-2779

For inquiries about the following, please contact the Interdisciplinary Research Collaboratory:

• Accessing digital data, including GIS data
• Accessing and using GIS software
• Accessing geospatial CDs and DVDs
• Creating digital maps
• Analyzing data

Email: collaboratory@library.ucsb.edu 

Phone:(805) 893-8946