Subunit within the USGS that distributes the geospatial data collected by the USGS. Get place names, aerial photography, hydrography, elevation, and land use data.
The mission of GISAA is to facilitate growth in the GIS profession across Alabama and offers workshops, networking opportunities, and online resources.
The AGA is aimed at furthering Geographic Education throughout the state of Alabama and beyond. Their main goals are to increase geographic literacy in Alabama and advocate for policies that support it.
A regional subgroup of the American Association of Geographers offers a smaller annual meeting focusing on research, education, and advancements within the Southeastern states.
The AAG has a long history as a place for geographers in America to gather. They offer several conferences and subgroups based on your location and discipline.
NACIS is a place for map lovers to gather together to discuss cartographic information. Paper map makers, GIS professionals, academics, and librarians all find NACIS to be inviting.
Short originally for American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing focuses on mapping sciences and technology. Their journal is highly praised for its quality and their annual conference takes place every March.
After taking 3 geography classes and 3 semesters of college course work with a combined GPA of greater than 3.3, you are eligible to become a member of GTU.
Finding Geographic Data
To search for geospatial data, try either our GIS or Data Sources or Data Sets guides.
The Library of Congress offers many online and digital collections, including Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, Civil War maps, rare maps, railroad maps, and more.
David Rumsey started a map collection 35 years ago that has been digitized to include over 121,000 maps online. Subjects include rare antique maps, manuscript maps, and maps from around the world between 1550 and present.
The University of Texas - Austin has an incredible map collection online that includes global topographic maps, WWI battle maps, and other historical maps.
Old Maps Online offers a unique search tool allowing you to draw a box anywhere on the map and query the items in their collection that are located there.