Online maps and other cartographic information
The CIA world factbook offers static, relatively uncomplicated political maps that are a good choice for illustrating reports.
National map (U.S. Geological Survey) has dynamic, customizable topographic maps.
Euratlas contains maps and photographs of Europe and the world. Some pdfs are available for no charge.
The Library of Congress has some specialized map collections.
U.S. Forest Service has customizable physical and topographic maps.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has general maps (mostly political) of all regions, plus some historical and mission maps.
Atlas of Canada has collections of both static and interactive/customizable maps, including political, economic, physical, and road maps.
Tennessee Department of Transportation maps
General maps and atlases in the reference collection
The Reference collection on the second floor (of the Brown-Daniel Library) has a large collection of atlases.
General atlases include current political and/or physical maps of all regions of the world. Some of the best general atlases include:
National Geographic Global Atlas by Call Number: Reference G1021 .N3935 2013ISBN: 9781426212017Publication Date: 2013-10-01
The Times Atlas of the World by Call Number: Reference G1021 .T5644 2018
Citing maps
Remember to cite cartographic sources, whether they are "static" or custom made. NCSU Library has a comprehensive Citing Maps:Maps and Atlases guide.