eResource of the month: Digimap

We regularly look to highlight the range of resources available to our users, so this month we’re promoting one of the mapping databases that we have a subscription to. It may be of particular interest to Geographers, but anyone with an interest in maps (or finding out more about a certain geographical area!) might find it useful…

Digimap is an online map and data delivery service, available by subscription to UK Higher and Further Education establishments. Operated by EDINA at the University of Edinburgh, Digimap offers a number of data collections, including Ordnance Survey, historical, geological, LiDAR and marine maps and spatial data.

With a range of datasets for the purposes of education and research, you can create or interrogate a map online by selecting an appropriate base map, adding annotations and customising the content, use measurement and query tools to learn more about any study area. You can also download the raw spatial data in a wide range of formats for use in local GIS, CAD or image processing software.

You can find out more about Digimap and get access to it here

Please note that first-time users are required to register with their Durham email address before using the Digimap service.