Research Guides: Map Resources: Historical Maps

Historical Maps by State

Japanese Historical Maps
The Japanese Historical Map Collection contains about 2,300 early maps of Japan and the World.

Library of Congress Collections with Maps
Digital representations of maps found in the Geography and Maps Division of the Library of Congress and covering the years 1500-1999. Search using keywords or browse the subject, title, creator, and geographic indexes to find maps that are focused on Americana and cartographic treasure found in the Library of Congress. (Description by Brenda Mathenia (mathenia@montana.edu)

Library of Congress Panoramic Maps Collection
The panoramic map was a popular cartographic form used to depict U.S. and Canadian cities and towns during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Known also as bird's-eye views, perspective maps, and aero views, panoramic maps are nonphotographic representations of cities portrayed as if viewed from above at an oblique angle. Although not generally drawn to scale, they show street patterns, individual buildings, and major landscape features in perspective.

Color Landform Atlas of the United States
Resource for the following maps organized by state:

David Rumsey Historical Maps
Primarily 18th and 19th century North and South American cartographic materials with approximately 5,000 maps currently in place. High-quality digital images showcasing a variety of maps, atlases, globes, and other cartographic items make this an excellent point for research and exploration.