Gazetteers
Gazetteers, which are one type of reference material, pertain to geographical guides and dictionaries that display information on the physical features of the earth. These publications usually focus on the cities, countries and geographic formations of one region, but may also cover all parts of the world. This section features resources on gazetteers that are available on the Internet.
Canada Geographical Names Guide
Look to this site presented in French and English by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names to find the names, origins and recent changes in the country's places.
Getty Education Institute, Los Angeles, California: Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Look here for the names and descriptions of numerous geographic places throughout the world and also find materials on the history and economic and cultural aspects of the places.
National Imagery and Mapping Agency: GeoNet Names Server
Peruse this online resource of places around the world that was created by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency and endorsed by the United States Board on Geographic Names.
Ordnance Survey Gazetteer, United Kingdom
Browse over this website provided by the Ordnance Survey Gazetteer in the United Kingdom to obtain the names and locations for cities, towns, villages and hamlets in Great Britain.
United States Census Bureau: United States Gazetteer
Broaden your knowledge here concerning United States geography by means of expansive information and maps provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's 'United States Gazetteer'.
United States Geological Survey: Geographic Names Information System
View the names and locations of geographic places in the United States at this site created by the U.S. Geological Survey and approved by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.