How to Cite a Map

Maps, atlases, and cartographic materials.

What You'll Need

Map Title
Cartographer(s)
Publisher
Publisher Location
Date Published
Scale
Map Type
URL

Include the map title, cartographer or issuing body, scale, publication details, and sheet number if part of a series.

Example Citations

APA
U.S. Geological Survey. (2022). Yellowstone National Park [Topographic map]. U.S. Geological Survey.
In-text (U.S. Geological Survey, 2022)
MLA Handbook (in-text citations)
U.S. Geological Survey. Yellowstone National Park. Topographic map. U.S. Geological Survey, 2022.
In-text (U.S. Geological Survey)
CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])
U.S. Geological Survey. Yellowstone National Park. Topographic map. Reston, VA: U.S. Geological Survey, 2022. 1:100,000.
Footnote U.S. Geological Survey, Yellowstone National Park, Topographic map, Reston, VA: U.S. Geological Survey, 2022, 1:100,000.

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