# Maps/GIS ## expand\_more Whether creating an online repository of historical maps, generating a multilayer GIS map of the multi-faith landscape of American cities, or mapping a saintly cult or pilgrimage, online maps encourage students to think spatially and critically. ATG has experience supporting these web-based maps: - Google Earth - Google Maps - OpenLayers - WorldMap Additional Resources: - The [Center for Geographical Analysis (CGA)](http://gis.harvard.edu/) supports geospatial research and teaching at Harvard University. - [The Harvard Map Collection](http://hcl.harvard.edu/libraries/maps/) is the oldest map collection in America, having grown to include ca. 400,000 maps, more than 6,000 atlases, and several thousand reference books. Topographic maps, city plans, nautical charts, and thematic maps comprise this excellent research collection representing all chronological periods and significant map makers. The Map Collection also has a strong commitment to digital resources and manages the collections of the [Harvard Geospatial Library](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/harvard-geospatial-library). **Not Sure Where to Start?** Contact us at and we will be happy to assist you. ## Canvas Syllabus Template To help students make informed course choices, all Spring 2024 Canvas sites were pre-populated with a standard course information template. If this content was erased or overwritten during site setup, you can use the text on our [Registration Reminders page](/registration-reminders "Registration Reminders") to replace it. ## Remote-Ready Contingency Planning [**View our Contingency Planning guide**](/contingency-planning "Contingency Planning: Remote Readiness When You Need It") for some of the tools, practices, training, and resources that are available to help you teach remotely when needed. See also:- [ Technology ](/page-type/technology) - [ Maps/GIS ](/technology-categories/mapsgis) - [ Visualizing Data ](/themes/visualizing-data)