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Frequently Asked Questions: Map, Geography

Browse some of the most frequently asked questions answered by our subject specialists.

When will the Geography & Map division reopen to the public?

Currently all Library of Congress buildings and facilities, including the Geography and Map Reading Room, are closed to the public to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19 coronavirus. For status updates and further information, please visit the Library's Pandemic Information Page.

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