Resources

Northwestern University's geography-related resources:

• Finding and Using GIS Data
• Northwestern University Library geography resource list

Weather forecasts and climate information:
http://weather.gov

Up-to-date topographic maps and map information:
http://geography.usgs.gov
http://nationalatlas.gov/atlasftp.html

Find any location in the United States:
http://terraserver-usa.com

Geography organizations:

Association of American Geographers.  Most professional geographers are members of the AAG.  Student memberships are available at a reduced rate.  Go to www.aag.org.
National Council for Geographic Education.  This organization is concerned with the teaching of geography in primary and secondary schools.  Go to www.ncge.org