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# Historical Maps at UBC Library


## Map Collections at UBC Library

Several libraries at UBC hold map collections, including Koerner Library (the main map library, Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Archives, Xwi7xwa Library, and UBC Okanagan. At each of these branches there are collections, staff, and facilities available to consult for you work.

###Rare Books and Special Collections
For most maps created **prior to 1900** check out [Rare Books and Special Collections at UBC Library] (https://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/). Their collection of cartographic archives and historical maps is especially strong in pre-1800 world/hemispheres, pre-1900 North America and the Pacific Rim, the Canadian Arctic, fire insurance plans of B.C. towns and cities, and [Tokugawa / Edo Period Japan] (https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/tokugawa).

You can read more about the collections at RBSC on their [Historical Map Collection Guide] (https://guides.library.ubc.ca/historicalmaps). RBSC is a closed stack collection and non-circulating collection, which means the materials have to be requested. You can use the map search tips below to find materials, and contact RBSC to view them.

###X̱wi7x̱wa Library
[X̱wi7x̱wa Library[] (https://xwi7xwa.library.ubc.ca/) is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship at UBC whose collections and services reflect Indigenous approaches to teaching, learning, and research. There is a small number of maps located at X̱wi7x̱wa Library created from Indigenous perspectives or relevant to research on Indigenous topics, including treaty maps, Indigenous place name maps,  language maps, traditional land use maps, and territory maps. You can read more about Indigenous mapping and mapping resources at X̱wi7x̱wa Library on their [Indigenous Mapping guide] (https://guides.library.ubc.ca/indigenousmaps).


~800,000 paper map sheets as well.


###Map Collection at Koerner Library




## Searching for Maps on the UBC Library Search

### Digital Maps from UBC Library

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## Finding and Browsing Maps in Koerner Library

There are four Locations of maps in Koerner

Reference Thematic
Storage Thematic
Reference Folded
Storage Folded

Japanese Maps
Atlases


## Scanning Maps
UBC students, faculty, and staff can scan paper maps from the Koerner Library map collection using a large-format colour scanner. There is no charge for scanning maps, but UBC Library does reserve the right to deny scans of certain material, including maps in deteriorating physical condition. 
To ensure that scans are allowed to be used further in publication, research, or other modes of sharing, please contact [Copyright Services] (https://copyright.ubc.ca/).
The scanner is available to use on an appointment basis. Please email the library for more information or to schedule an appointment at <library.gis@ubc.ca>.
Materials from RBSC may also be scanned at RBSC’s discretion, and likely at a cost. Scans larger than 11″ x 17″ need to be referred to other UBC Library departments where different fees may apply. A cost estimate can be provided before proceeding. Contact <rare.books@ubc.ca> for more information.