The Cartographic Branch at the National Archives at College Park, MD is pleased to offer research services for the records in our holdings.
The Cartographic Research Room is open to researchers Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, except on federal holidays. Advance research appointments are highly encouraged, but you may also conduct research as a walk-in, without an advance research appointment.
All researchers must register for a NARA Researcher Card. This process consists of two parts, including completing the Online Researcher Orientation (https://rise.articulate.com/share/uK5NGkSpg74JHLTOcGPmM4e94MJyxQgD#/) and Online Kiosk Registration (https://nationalarchives.my.site.com/securitycentral/s/kiosk-registration).
Researchers are strongly encouraged to inquire about the availability of records, especially aerial photography, BEFORE scheduling a research appointment. To request a virtual consultation or verify record availability in advance of your visit, please email consultation.carto@nara.gov. Please note that operations are subject to change based on local health metrics. Any travel plans are the sole responsibility of the researcher; facility access and restrictions may change with short notice.
For more information about conducting research at the National Archives at College Park (Archives 2), please visit https://www.archives.gov/college-park and https://www.archives.gov/research/cartographic.
