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Maps

The State of Arizona Research Library has over 30,000 maps that are accessible to the public.

All maps can be viewed in the Reading Room of the Polly Rosenbaum History and Archives Building.

If you need any assistance with maps, would like to obtain a scan of a map, or would like to submit a request to view maps prior to your visit, please contact us and we will take care of your request.

State of Arizona Research Library Special Maps Collection

Many of the maps in this collection are maps of Arizona, dating back to the mid-1800s. Collection strengths include:

Arizona Cities and Towns Maps 1880 – Current
Arizona County Maps 1880 – Current
Arizona Region Maps 1864 – Current
Arizona Territorial and General State Maps 1864 – 1959
Arizona Thematic Maps 1864 – Current
Arizona Topographic Maps 1882 – 1980

Visit the Arizona Maps Finding Aid for more details.

State of Arizona Research Library Federal Documents Maps

The State of Arizona Research Library is a Regional Depository for the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). This means that the State of Arizona Research Library receives a copy of all documents published by the Government Publishing Office (GPO), including maps. These maps are searchable in the State of Arizona Research Library catalog.