Map Collection
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Coverage: |
Emphasis on maps of Hong Kong, the Mainland and major countries and cities of the world |
Location: | Map Library , 5/F of the Hong Kong Central Library |
Type: | Reference Material, available for public use in the library |
Introduction: |
Map collection emphasizes on different kinds of maps and atlases of Hong Kong, the Mainland as well as major countries and cities of the world, including: |
General Maps: |
maps of the world, continents, countries, cities and regions, providing information on boundaries and place names; |
Country/City Maps: |
maps of the Mainland, major countries and cities of the world, providing regional information; |
Topographic Maps: |
large and medium scale topographic maps of Hong Kong, the Mainland and major regions around the world, providing information on topography, relief height and landmarks, usually illustrated with contour lines; |
Thematic Maps: |
maps on special topics such as transportation, politics, roads, geology, natural resources, land use and population distribution; |
Historical Maps: |
focus on early maps of Hong Kong and the Mainland for the research and study on geography, history and cartography; |
Satellite Maps: |
satellite images covering areas of Hong Kong, the Mainland and selected countries. |
Map Library also collects special maps on Hong Kong produced by related departments of the Hong Kong SAR Government, including: |
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Topographic Maps: |
maps in different scales produced by the Lands Department for the study of architectural planning and geographical researches; |
Geological Maps: |
maps in different scales produced by the Civil Engineering and Development Department for the study of solid and superficial geology of Hong Kong; |
Countryside Maps: |
maps produced by the Lands Department providing geographic information to hikers and picnickers, including landmarks, facilities, transportation and trails in country park areas in Hong Kong; |
Nautical Charts: |
maps produced by the Marine Department in accordance with the specifications of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), providing nautical information in Hong Kong such as water depths, navigational aids and harbour facilities to port users or researchers; |
Outline Zoning Plans: |
statutory plans prepared under the provisions of the Town Planning Ordinance by the Planning Department for the study of regional development, showing the land use zones, development parameters and major road systems of an individual planning area; |
Street Naming Plans: |
gazetted Street Naming Plans prepared under the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance by the Lands Department, showing information of the streets including the name, starting point, ending point and length. Map Library keeps all gazetted Street Naming Plans from 24 October 2003 onwards and some of the old Plans published earlier. |
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Enquiries: |
Please call (852) 2921 0351 or using the Ask a Librarian – Internet Reference Enquiry Service . |