Map corner

Topographic maps and topography maps of Japan, world maps, housing maps, overseas maps, road maps, etc.
This corner is useful for surveys with various maps.

In addition, when you visit the Chuo-toshokan, you can check it out at any time.
The materials in the map corner are requested to be used in the museum.
In addition to this corner, there are plenty of map-related materials on each floor. This corner is useful for surveys with various maps.

"Topographic map" refers to the height and shape of nature and artificial objects such as mountains and rivers on the ground surface.

This is a map that is displayed in detail. By comparing the old and new maps of the same area.

You can learn about changes in land use, etc.

Of the topographic maps published by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, a map of 200,000 is called a "geographic map."

This is an edited of 50,000 and 16 surfaces of the topographic map and expressed on one side.

In the map corner, there is the latest version of topographic maps and topography maps of various scales published by the Geographical Survey Institute.

Other than the latest versions are kept in the library, so please ask at the counter.

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A map that describes the roads and city scenery and characteristics necessary for daily use.
Some people can search for destinations by street name or street address.
If the latest version of the area you are looking for is not in the map corner.
If you are looking for past items or rental items, please ask at the counter.

(1) Housing Map in Kanagawa Prefecture

"Housing map" is a general term for maps that describe the building name and residents of each building.
The creation of Yokohama city area began in the 1930s, but there are differences depending on the region.
A house map that shows the lot number from Address is called a "blue map."
For a list of houses in Yokohama, please refer to the Yokohama City Library website.
Chuo-toshokan Housing Map of Kanagawa Prefecture in "Knowing Yokohama"
You can see it.
＊Place of blue map
The latest version of each ward of Yokohama City is located at the counter on the third floor, and the rest are all in the library.
Please ask at the counter on the third floor.
＊Location of house map
The latest version of the house map in Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the map corner.
Issues issued in each city of Yokohama City in the 30s and 40s are in the Yokohama Materials Corner on the 3rd floor, and all other items are in the library.
Some items from outside the prefecture are also available. Please refer to the status of holdings.
Please search on "Yokohama City Library online catalog Page (outside site)" or ask at the counter on the 3rd floor.

(2) "Yokohama City 1/2500 Topographic Map" (Created by Yokohama City)

1/2500 topographic maps are available from 1971 (Showa 46) to the present.
It is created with Kuo, which divides Yokohama city area into 189.
Since 2006, the new figure Kuo has been adopted due to the revision of the Survey Law.
Even if the area name on the map is the same around 2006 (Heisei 18), the points may differ.
Chuo-toshokan has been holdings since 1971.
The latest version is in the map corner, and everything else is in the archive.

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(3) City Planning Map (Yokohama City and Suburban City)

This is a map showing the contents of the city planning, and includes the location of the city planning road, restricted areas, fire prevention areas, etc.

Maps of Japan, World Maps, Overseas Maps, Overseas, and World Maps of Western Books
You can find a map of Japan and the world.
In addition, Japan Geological Maps, 1/25000 metropolitan area active fault map.
“Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and Saitama” and others.
There is also a map according to the theme.

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1st floor → Urban maps and road maps for rent, travel guide maps, etc.
4th floor → Map-related materials such as map creation technology and how to read maps
5th floor → Related materials such as place names, geography, travelogues, geographies, and old maps
As an unusual collection material, there is "Kai Map".
Since the opening of the port, Yokohama has developed as a gateway to overseas.
Chuo-toshokan has collected sea maps as materials related to the sea and ports.
A sea map is a map of the sea created by the Japan Coast Guard for ships to sail safely.
In addition to water depth, coastal topography, route signs, etc., obstacles on the seabed are also described.
All charts are in the archives.
Please ask at the counter on the third floor of Chuo-toshokan.

"Know Yokohama."

A collection of useful information for studying local areas such as Yokohama and Kanagawa Prefecture
"Knowing Yokohama" includes "Search Maps of Yokohama," which introduces maps, land treasure books, and aerial photographs of Yokohama.
"Inspection of Place Names and Town Names of Yokohama" and "Introduction of Yokohama City Housing Map Collection Catalog in Chuo-toshokan".
On the third floor of Chuo-toshokan, there are materials related to Yokohama and Kanagawa Prefecture.
Please refer to the "Yokohama Materials Division" for details.

We have collected useful sites for conducting research such as libraries, laws and regulations, precedents, and company information.

Convenient links to research

Chuo-toshokan also provides information and databases to help you find the information you need. If you come up with "information you want" or "what you want to find" in your daily work, please do not hesitate to ask. In addition to the counter, telephone and e-mail are also accepted.
For more information about references, please refer to the "References" page.