Maps and georesources

Find maps, online collections, guides, and resources you need.

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Data tools to help with your mapping projects

Campus ESRI ArcGIS access

ESRI ArcGIS is available through a variety of avenues on campus.

Data and GIS Depot

The Data and GIS Depot is located in the DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, basement level, and is dedicated to providing access and services to help students and faculty with Data and GIS instruction, tutoring, consultations, and more. Specialists in GIS and Data management, analysis, visualization, and storage are available via in person and zoom appointments, as well as walk-in during multiple office hours offered through the week. Check out the GIS Library Guide for details and times.

List of specialized software available at the Data and GIS Depot computer lab:

  • ArcGIS Pro  
  • QGIS 
  • Grass 
  • Google Earth Pro 
  • R Studio     
  • Anaconda Navigator (Python and R) 
  • Envi (Remote Sensing) 
  • Microsoft Suite 
  • Adobe Creative Cloud 
  • Additional software packages 
ArcGIS software is also available via:
Student ESRI licenses

Current students are eligible to receive a 1-year ArcGIS Desktop or Pro License.

  • Single-use licenses for personal computers only
  • License includes advanced software and extensions, and can only be used for educational purposes
  • Contact the Earth Sciences, GIS, and Maps Librarian Chrissy Klenke (cklenke@unr.edu) to learn more
Keep up to date with GIS news and learn more

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Digital collections

Online digital map and geospatial collections

Historic multicolored map of Goldfield, Nevada

Nevada and the Great Basin Maps Collections

This digital collection consists of maps related to historic Nevada and the Great Basin, including historic aerial photos, historic maps of Nevada and the Great Basin, Sanborn maps, and State Land Office maps.

Selection from map of a gold deposit from a thesis

The Mackay School Theses

The Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Theses Collection includes scholarship related to the geologic, hydrological, geothermal, mining, and metallurgical information distinct to Nevada and the surrounding environs.

Aerial view of Reno in black and white with the Truckee river showing houses and streets from the top

W.M. Keck Data Repository

The W.M. Keck Earth Sciences and Mining Geosciences Data Repository site hosts GIS imagery and maps specifically for the state of Nevada and surrounding areas. Availability includes NAIP, DOQ, CIR, DRG, Topographic Maps, SPOT, NED, DEM, Aster, Landsat, and Geologic Maps.

Research guides

The research guides offer curated resources, search tips, and subject-specific guidance to help you navigate topics in geography, geology, mining, and GIS.

Geological Engineering and Sciences
GIS map with different colors showing geological features in the greater Reno area
GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
GIS map with different colors
Mining Engineering & Metallurgy
Archival photo of the Kimberly mine with a variety of large mining equipment