A collection of databases/services that provide maps and map data of Great Britain. Data is available either to download, to use with appropriate software such as geographical information systems (GIS) or computer-aided design (CAD), or as online maps.
Leeds Beckett does not subscribe to all of the Digimap databases/services. Our subscription gives you access to: Ordnance Survey; Historic; Geology; Marine; Environment; Aerial; Lidar; Global; Society; Verisk; agCensus.
Please note Digimap can only be accessed within the United Kingdom.
Datasets held by Natural England are available for download. The data is suitable for use in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Other digital data, such as background mapping, is not included.
We have printed Ordnance Survey maps in the Library – please look at Ordnance Survey maps on Discover to find out which titles we have in stock.
The British Geological Survey publishes geological maps of Great Britain and we have a selection in the Library. please look at British Geological Survey maps on Discover to find out which titles we have.
Also, the Leeds Local History Library has numerous maps of Leeds and Yorkshire, including geological ones.
If you are looking for a map of a different area you could look at the British Geological Survey website for a list of available publications and then borrow one as an Interlibrary Loan if you are a final year or postgraduate student.
Alternatively, Leeds University have a set of the "British Geological Survey. 1:250 000 series" in their Edward Boyle Library. You could consult these by applying for SCONUL Access.
