Research Guides: Citing & Referencing: Maps & Geospatial Sources

Citing Maps and Other Geospatial Sources

Explore the links below for guidance on citing and referencing maps, atlases, and geospatial data.

How to Reference Geospatial Data, Maps, Atlases, Air photos (PDF)
Guidance and examples from Brock University's Map, Data & GIS Library.
Guide to Citing Maps and Atlases (PDF)
Guidance and examples from McMaster University.
Citing Maps & Geospatial Data
Resources, guidance, and examples from Scholars Portal (Ontario Council of University Libraries).

ACMLA Recommended Best Practices in Citation of Cartographic Materials (PDF)
Citation guidance and examples from the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (ACMLA)