Subject Guides: Biology: Maps and geodata

GET - Access Swedish maps & geodata

Geodata users at the educational institutions affiliated with SWAMID (Swedish Academic Identity) can download geodata products via a download service called GET.

GET - Geodata Extraction Tool This link opens in a new window
Maps and geographical data from SGU (Geological Survey of Sweden), Lantmäteriet and SCB (Statistics Sweden).
When using data in a publication, always specify the following in the figure with the map or in the caption for a figure:
• Name of dataset/s, e.g. ”GSD-Översiktskartan”, ”Jordarter 1: 25 000 - 1:100 000”
• Copyright symbol when claimed for: © (copyright)
- Please note that all authorities in GET claim copyright
• Which authority produced the data, e.g. Lantmäteriet, SCB or SGU
• If possible, year of creation for the data

E.g. GSD-Fastighetskartans topografi, skalintervall 1:5 000 - 1:20 000 © Lantmäteriet (2015).

Free map services

Atlas of the Biosphere
The Maps section contains geographically explicit data broken down into four general categories: Humans, Land Use, Ecosystems, and Water Resources. Dataset information available.
Lantmäteriet - Map search and place-names
Swedish topographical and aerial maps. You can print your own map as a PDF - intended for private use only
Mapmaker - from National Geographic
Maps - World Resources Institute
WRI relies on the latest research to produce a variety of static and interactive maps and map-based tools. These resources allow decision-makers from business, government, and civil society to explore environmental challenges, opportunities, and solutions.
SGUs Map generator
Create thematic maps from the Geological survey of Sweden as PDFs free of charge.

Need more about Maps and geodata? See the subject guide for Earth science

Earth Sciences