Navigating Rutgers: A Comprehensive Guide to the University's Maps and Resources
Rutgers University, New Jersey’s largest higher education institution, boasts a vast network of facilities and resources spread across its three main campuses and numerous off-campus locations. With 900 buildings across 6,000 acres and property in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties, navigating this sprawling university can seem daunting. Fortunately, Rutgers provides a variety of mapping resources to help students, staff, faculty, alumni, and visitors find their way. A university’s campus map is an important asset that serves a variety of visitors, alumni, students, staff, faculty, and administration.
The Public Facing Rutgers University Campus Map
One of the most crucial resources is the public-facing Rutgers University Campus Map. This map serves as a vital tool for both the Rutgers community and internal facilities, planning, and operations personnel.
Integration and Data
The application integrates with backend data systems, making it easy for Rutgers to keep everything up to date. Rutgers data, consumed from their ArcGIS Online account and Archibus facilities database, include data such as buildings information, public transportation, parking, biking, real estate and utilities. The Rutgers GIS team maintains the information for the Campus Map while constantly responding to requests for more GIS. AppGeo has been able to help them succeed by building standards, templates, and automated tools into their workflows and acting as their trusted partner in the development and maintenance of the Campus Map. It’s been great working alongside the Rutgers GIS team over the years and seeing their team and capabilities grow. I’m happy to have been a part of that growth.
AppGeo's Role
AppGeo, a division of Sanborn, is an important technical and creative partner in the development, continued support, and future enhancement of the Rutgers University Campus Map.
Additional Mapping Resources
Beyond the primary campus map, Rutgers offers several other mapping resources to cater to different needs:
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University Maps Site
Maps of Rutgers University are available on the University Maps site. These maps are based on the Google Maps platform.
Rutgers Cartography Lab
The Rutgers Cartography Lab designs and produces thematic maps and maintains a webpage with examples of their projects. A most interesting project is the digital reproduction of historical maps of New Jersey. Print copies of many of these maps are available in the Special Collections and Archives collection in Alexander Library.
Historical Maps
For those interested in the history of Rutgers and New Jersey, the Rutgers Cartography Lab offers a digital reproduction of historical maps of New Jersey. Print copies of many of these maps are available in the Special Collections and Archives collection in Alexander Library.
Transportation and Accessibility
Given the size of Rutgers University, transportation is a key consideration for students and visitors. Rutgers also has one of the largest transit systems of any school, with over 54,000 rides per day on 19 routes. The campus map includes data on public transportation, parking, and biking, making it easier to navigate the university's transportation options.
Framing and Print Options for Rutgers Maps
For those who wish to display a map of Rutgers University, several finishing and framing options are available.
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City Prints
City Prints offers a variety of finishing options for all their City Prints. Each print is printed on high-quality 105# Stardream Pearlescent Paper. Please note that all City Prints are printed on demand just for you and we don't stock them. For this reason, all City Prints are not eligible for return. We fully guarantee our products and will do everything in our power to ensure you're satisfied with your purchase. We'd sold 50,000 City Prints to happy homes and we want to continue this trend.
Frame Options
Several frame options are available to complement the City Prints. The size of this frame will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Frames are 16.5″ x 16.5″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 16.5″ x 20.5″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. Our frames have a black 2.75” wide heavy polystyrene molding. We choose to mount the prints without a glass/acrylic overlay, which shows off the unique properties of our paper stock when it hits the light. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection. The size of this frame will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Frames are 23″ x 23″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 15.75″ x 19.75″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. Both frames have a black 1.75” wide genuine-wood molding. The print is enhanced with a soft white acid-free mat, which is bevel cut and placed on top of the print. The print and matt are protected by a premium crystal-clear acrylic overlay. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection.
Canvas Options
The size of canvases will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Canvas are 30″ x 30″ or 14" x 14" for square maps and canvases are 30″ x 40″ or 14″ x 18″ for rectangular maps. We print directly on high-quality canvas, then stretch the image over heavy gauge 1.5″-deep wood stretcher bars.
A Glimpse into the Past: The 1930 Pictorial Map
Historical maps offer a unique perspective on the evolution of Rutgers University.
The F. Kermit Herdling Map
This uncommon and amusing pictorial map provides a whimsical overview of the campus of Rutgers University, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Annotations offer a contemporary student’s perspective while various features add elements of humor. The hilarious map was drawn in 1930 by class of 1931 student F. Kermit Herdling. Herdling was named editor-in-chief of the Chanticleer, a humor magazine published on campus. High-resolution images are available for sale HERE.
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Condition and Availability
Scarce and unlisted in OCLC. Author: F. Condition Description: Moderate toning and wear along vertical and horizontal fold lines and along the outer edges of the sheet. A faint dirty fingerprint in the upper left corner and a few other signs of wear and age. Good condition overall.
Rutgers' Commitment to Geographic Information Science
Rutgers University is a member of the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science. This affiliation underscores the university's commitment to advancing the field of geographic information science through research, education, and outreach.
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