This is the definitive world atlas published today. Besides containing 125 plates of color maps of the world, there are color satellite images of the planet, a glossary of place names that includes their meaning and the native language spoken in each area, and geological information.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G1021 .T5644 1999

The DK ('DK' stands for publisher Dorling Kindersley) provides information about the world's resources, governments, and economies in a variety of regional and country maps. The strength of this atlas lies in its concise description of the outstanding landforms, resources, governments. Although not as detailed as the Times Atlas, the DK World Atlas offers a broader perspective on the world today.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G1021 .D625 1997

This atlas has excellent detailed (some fold out) maps of the continents and countries of the world. Additionally there are maps of the ocean floors, the surface of the moon, and the solar system. A large index makes it easy to find individual locations. A section titled "Nations of the World" presents an image of each country's flag (as well as those of all fifty states) and a brief description of the country.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G1021 .N38 1992

The Oxford Atlas of the World was first introduced in 1992. This atlas is particularly known for its inclusion of supplemental information. Chapters on the natural landscape, demography, the environment, natural resources, agricultural production and trade, as well as a separate section of city maps are its particular strengths.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G1021 .A7545 1993

This is one of the library's newest atlases. Inside of this atlas are a variety of world maps based on varying themes as well as maps of individual countries. Included are several world maps outlining the geopolitical framework of the world. These maps and text outline major international organizations, official languages, principal language families, and the distribution of religions throughout the world. Other world maps describe Climatology, Geology, Bio-geography, and social indicators. Individual country maps provide basic demographic and economic information. Images of national flags are also included.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G1021 .A14 2000

Published in 1955 this five volume edition of the Times Atlas of the World provides a variety of thematic maps in addition to well detailed general maps. Climatology, oceanography, vegetation, population density, surface transportation, and world air route maps are some of the subjects covered in these maps. This atlas helps to provide a picture of what the earth looked like halfway though the 20th century.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G1019 .T52 1955

This large atlas last published in 1963 has a number of interesting features. First one will notice that it is published in French and German as well as English. There is a "Key to Languages and Names" where one will find the official languages of respective countries (as of 1963) as well as a pronunciation chart for each language. Additionally there is a geographical glossary for particular geographic terms. A large index complements the color maps. Although the information contained in this volume is dated it does provide a useful historical picture of what the world looked like 40 years ago.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G 1019 B534 1963

This 2 volume atlas was last published by the United States Government in 1944. Titles and textual information are given in five languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G 1019 .S865 1934

Providing a variety of maps, illustrations and text describing features and the impact of people on the earth, the Earth Book is a unique reference source. The first section of this atlas features two page descriptions of various natural phenomena and technological innovations. The second part of this atlas contains world political, population, rainfall, and weather maps in addition to general maps.
Located on the first floor of the library in the Atlas cases, call #REF ATLAS G 1021 .E37 1987

Thematic World Atlases