The Map Library is located at the 5/F of Hong Kong Central Library. It is a part of the Special Reference unit and the materials in the collection are for reference use. The aim of Map Library is to be a comprehensive map information centre in Hong Kong by collecting all kinds of maps and cartographic information for use by the general public.

Objectives

• Provide access to maps and cartographic information for the general public to meet their needs
  
• Provide current and research oriented collection of cartographic information
  
• Provide reference services on cartography in support of the library reference information services

CD-ROM workstation is provided in the library for public access to the CD-ROMs and digitized cartographic information. Besides, large-sized map reading tables are installed for reader's use.

RESOURCES

The Map Library stocks more than 23,000 materials, with emphasis on the Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and major countries in the world. Its collections include:

• Different kinds of maps like general maps, topographic maps, thematic maps, city maps and historical maps
  
• Different kinds of atlases like general world atlases, national atlases, provincial atlases of China, city atlases and thematic atlases
  
• Old photos and aerial photos of Hong Kong
  
• Hong Kong Street Naming Plan
  
• Reference books, newspaper clippings and leaflet information on Hong Kong places

Some of the maps and old photos of Hong Kong have been digitized after clearance of copyright and can be accessed via Multimedia Information System of the Hong Kong Public Libraries.

Online Catalogue

Members of public are welcome to search the Library's Online Public Access Catalogue for any specific titles and relevant topics.

LOCATION & OPENING HOURS

The Map Library is located at:
5/F, Hong Kong Central Library,
66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong
Tel.: (852) 2921 0351

Opening Hours

Related Websites on Maps

Atlapedia Online
Centamap 中原地圖
CIA - The World Fact Book
City Maps On-line
Country and Cities of the World
Hong Kong Famous Places 香港名勝介紹
Hong Kong Map (Hong Kong Tourism Board) 香港地圖 (香港旅遊發展局 )
Hong Kong Map 香港地圖
Kowloon Famous Places 九龍名勝介紹
Survey and Mapping Office (Lands Department) 測繪處 (地政總署)
Town Planning Board -Statutory Planning Portal (城市規劃委員會 -法定規劃綜合網站)
YP Map 黃頁地圖

Disclaimer

The web sites listed in this Resources Guide are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only. Their inclusion here does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Leisure and Cultural Services Department of any of the products, services, or opinions of the organizations or individuals concerned. Leisure and Cultural Services Department bears no responsibility for the accuracy or the content of external sites or for that of subsequent links. Please contact the external site's administrator for answers to questions regarding any of these sites.