» California Gallery of Images
3-D perspective views based on elevation data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Image gallery and interpretation.
» California Map
A basic map from the National Geographic Society, designed to be easily duplicated for classroom use. Available in two versions, one with city names and one without.
» California Map Collection at UC Berkeley
The university's online collection contains approximately 200 maps of areas in California. Most are pre-20th Century.
» California Maps in pdf Format
Offers a choice of 7 versions of state map. Choices allow combinations of county outlines, county names, b/w, color, and shaded relief.
» Color Landform Atlas
Includes three shaded relief maps of California and Nevada. The one titled "Shaded relief map" is in color with the state outlines added. "County map" is similar, with county outlines added. "Black and white map" shows only t
» Environmental Maps
User chooses from several base maps and adds desired layers. Available layers include cities, highways, rivers, and other administrative, hydrological, biogeographical, and biological features.
» Historical Map Promoting Bicycling
An 1895 shaded relief map showing recommended roads for bicycling in California. Ads from bicycling companies form a border surrounding the map.
» Historical Map of California Gold Regions, 1849
A map made in London during the California Gold Rush. It puts California into context by showing the area to the east as far as Great Salt Lake.
» Historical Map of California, c. 1883
A map showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, counties, roads, and railroads. Claims to show every railroad station and post office in the state.
» Off-Highway-Vehicle Riding Areas
California map with locations and information about riding areas for dune buggies, motorcycles, four wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.
» Potentially Active Volcanoes
Map with information about California's four potentially active volcanoes: Mount Shasta, Medicine Lake, Lassen Park, and Long Valley. Information for each volcano includes name, type, photograph, elevation, and links to USGS information.
» Satellite Image of California
This image is dated August 1996. Clicking on the image brings up a full size view. At the bottom of the page, clicking on "Understanding the images" takes user to a detailed discussion of the image and how it was made.