Maproom
The map room was founded in 1926 as a special department of KIT Library. The collection includes approximately 25.000 topographic and thematic maps and almost 800 atlases of (sub) tropical countries. In building the collection, special attention has been given to topographic overview maps, topographic maps series at a scale of 1:250.000, thematic maps, city maps and national atlases of all (sub) tropical countries. The collection is particularly strong in the areas of the former Dutch colonies. Almost all official published maps from Indonesia (before 1950) are available. Special attention is given to a huge collection of city maps from Indonesia which have the now obsolete Dutch streetnames. Surinam and the Dutch Antilles are also well represented.
Opening hours
Monday 1 - 4.30 p.m.
Thursday 12.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Tel: (+31) 20 5688 312
Search maps
You can search the map catalogue (make sure "maps only" is checked). At this moment not all available maps are catalogued, but for all countries you can find the latest topographic maps, thematic maps, all the map series, major thematic maps and all atlases. New titles are continuously added to the catalogue.
Digital collection
Maps of the former Dutch colonies (Aruba, Indonesia, Netherlands Antilles, Surinam) are available online via the catalogue.
Services
Maps of all sizes can be photocopied on the spot.
Geographical information can be provided on the location of cities and villages in developing countries, and on specific physio- and sociogeographic data (soil, geology, vegetation, climate etc.).
Two maps (colour prints) are for sale (Maps from Batavia and Sumatra).
Photocopies
Photocopies (black and white) can be made of all available maps up to and including A0.
Photocopies of maps: size A3, A2, A1 and A0: Euro 1.50, Euro 2.50, Euro 3.50 and Euro 4.50 respectively.
Colour photocopies (A4-A3) are also available on special request (with surcharge).
Two historical maps for sale
Available in the Map room: 2 reprints of unique, old maps have been produced in association with the Dutch Topographical Service.
Contact
KIT Information & Library Services
Map room
Peter Levi
T. 020 5688312
E. p.levi@kit.nl