Historical Links
- David Rumsey Collection Over 2,300 high-resolution digital images of maps from the David Rumsey Collection, one of the largest private collections of historic maps in the US. Focus is 18th and 19th c. North and South America cartographic materials.
- Boundaries of the Contiguous United States Animation showing the evolution of state boundaries in the United States from the original 13 colonies to its present state.
- Roman Maps : Tacitus Maps of areas referred to by Cornelius Tacitus in "The Histories", A.D. 1.
- F.Y.R. Macedonia from Antiquity to Present Day Macedonia from 1477 to 1928. Downloadable.
- James Ford Bell Library 30 explorer and mariner maps of 15th to 19th century, concentrating on world maps and the Americas. Most maps can be zoomed in to see details. University of Minnesota.
- Historical Atlas of the 20th Century Large collection of color-coded atlas maps showing world population, governments, wars, and other historical trends. Many include brief historical commentaries.
- Athena Review Image Archive: New World Maps and Site Plans Maps of Columbus' voyages, 16th c. Central and South America.
- University of Bern (Switzerland) Ryhiner Project 16th to 18th c. maps of Germany, Switzerland, and France from the University and Canton archives.
- Janssonius Map of the Netherlands 1658. View entire map, or divided into modern provinces.
- Historic Maps from Wildgoose City maps, balloon views, and street maps of cities from the 15th to 19th century. Many maps of London.
- Historical Atlas of Europe Online historical maps showing political status of Europe at the end of each century from AD 1 to AD 1600.
- MapForum.com On-line magazine about antique maps with articles about mapmaking, exhibits, and classified ads.
- 1UpTravel.com - Historical Maps. 600 large and detailed 19th and early 20th century historical maps organized by continents & regions.
- Bodleian Library - The Map Case Sample of images from Oxford's collection, focusing on Great Britain.
- Discus Media 1900 European Maps Collection Collection of over 800 images of maps displaying the Old World as it looked like about 100 years ago. City maps, area maps.
- History Link 101 Map Page Collection of historical and educational maps of ancient Africa, China, Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, Rome, Middle Ages and Prehistoric Man.
- Michigan & the Great Lakes Images and descriptions of the history of the Great Lakes as depicted in actual maps from 1571 to 1865. Includes significant maps of French, English and American periods.
- King County Aerial Photos: Historical vs Recent Aerial photographs from the 1930's, 1970's, and 1990's illustrating the growth of several areas in King County, WA.
- Catalan Atlas Atlas circa 1375 attributed to Cresques Abraham showing Europe and Asia. Site includes detailed description and analysis.
- The Maps of Europe Color-coded political maps of Europe from 565 - 1900 AD.
- Historical Atlas of England Great Britain Historical Atlas. Public domain maps of English history. Many of these maps are indexed and include a short historical commentary.
- Historical Maps Index Find historical maps from around the world.
- Finland Info Antique maps showing Finland in relation to the rest of Europe. Maps from 15th c. to modern. Includes some historical commentary.
- GeoHistory Comprehensive package of interactive historical maps
- Mappe Antiche - Italian Cities Online collection of city maps of Italy and Europe. (Italian)
- Images of Early Maps on the Web Comprehensive list of sites containing historical maps.
- Historical Maps From Early America 1790 - 1810 maps of United States, including Revolutionary War battle areas. Historical notes with each map.
- Perry-Casteneda Library Map Collection University of Texas-Austin Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection. 200+ links to other map collections; emphasis on 19th century America maps.
- OSSHE Historic Atlas Resource Library Socio- and political maps of 18th and 19th century United States; classical age Mediterranean. Some maps require Shockwave plug-in.
- FEEFHS Map Room 50 detailed maps of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, the Balkans, and the Baltics from the 1882 Blackie and Sons atlas. Federation of East European Family History Societies.
- Genmaps Great Britain maps, 16th thru 19th century, divided into counties / regions.
- Dutch City maps from the Blaeu Atlas 1649/1652 50 Holland city maps from 1650 atlas Toonneel der Steden. Site is in English; some maps include city histories in Dutch.
- Piri Reis Map Partial map (c. 1513?) discovered in 1929 depicting eastern Americas and Antarctica. Map is drawn in portolan style (radiating circles) and credited to Turkish admiral.
- Diego Gutierrez Map of America, 1562 Western Hemisphere map; site includes historical information with scrolling and zooming map viewer.
- John Snow's London, 1859 A historical map with sites of Victorian London during the time of Dr. John Snow (1813-58), the prominent epidemiologist and anesthesiologist.
- Athena Review Image Archive: Old World Maps and Site Plans Maps of Roman Gaul, 60 - 50 BC.
- Antiquarian Maps at the Reed College Library Collection of 100 maps from around the world, 15th to 19th century. Reed College Library, Oregon.
- Trenches on the Web - WWI Map Room World War I Western Front maps, including trench locations for major battles.
- India Political History 20 political maps of India from the ancient times to the modern. Also includes a brief history of India.
- University of Virginia: Maps from Columbus to Lewis and Clark Period maps and atlases from 1507 to 1805 focusing on the exploration of the central and western US.
- Yale University Map Collection 200 period maps and globes from 16th to 19th c., including world, continent, and city maps. Majority of maps are New World. Includes Lada-Mocarski, Cross, and Lanman map collections.
- Antique Maps of the Pacific Ocean Antique maps (pre-1800) for the Pacific Ocean and its islands.
- United States NOAA Office of Coast Survey Nautical charts and sketches of the United States coast from the 18th and 19th c. sorted by state.
- United States Library of Congress Map Collections Searchable collection of digitized maps in the public domain from North America, 1544-1996. Grouped into categories: cities, enviornment, exploration, immigration, military, and transportation.
- San Jose State University Art of Cartography 20 maps of the New World, India, Africa, and Asia from 16th and 17th century. Includes 2 11th century Arabic maps.
- Henry Davis Cartographic Images 300 high-resolution images of period maps divided into Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. Emphasis on world maps.
- Holy Roman Empire 1789-1815 German states and principalities from 17th to 19th c.
- Perseus Atlas Project A part of the Perseus project's efforts to build an interrelated collection of hypermedia databases focused on classical Greece.
- Turkey in Maps On-line exhibition of antique maps of Turkey.
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