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GéoportailFrance's official map portal: IGN maps, aerial photos, cadastre and history France Updated Free Not needed
Google MapsThe everyday map: directions, places, traffic, Street View and satellite Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
OpenStreetMapThe free, editable map of the world, made by millions of mappers Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
Apple MapsApple Maps in the browser: directions, places and Look Around Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
map.geo.admin.chSwitzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps Switzerland Updated Free Not needed Compare
Mapy.comDetailed outdoor and city maps from Czechia, popular with hikers across Europe Worldwide, best in Central Europe Community Free Not needed Compare
GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu)Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers Japan Updated Free Not needed Compare
Bing MapsMicrosoft's map with aerial imagery, directions and traffic Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
Amap (Gaode Maps)Gaode Maps, a leading map and navigation service in China China Community Free Not needed Compare
ArcGIS Living AtlasThousands of ready-made maps and data layers from Esri and its community Worldwide Community Free Optional Compare
Baidu MapsOne of the main digital maps of mainland China China Community Free Not needed Compare
HERE WeGoMap and navigation from HERE, with offline maps in the app Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
Naver MapThe most detailed everyday map of South Korea South Korea Community Free Not needed Compare
The National Map ViewerOfficial US topographic data: elevation, hydrography, boundaries and imagery United States Updated Free Not needed Compare
Yandex MapsDetailed maps, transit and traffic for Russia and neighbouring countries Russia and nearby countries Community Free Not needed Compare
Kakao MapPopular South Korean map with transit, traffic and road view South Korea Community Free Not needed Compare
NorgeskartNorway's official map from the Norwegian Mapping Authority Norway Updated Free Not needed Compare
TiandituChina's official national online map service China Updated Free Not needed Compare
2GISDetailed city maps and business directory, with offline use Russia, Central Asia and other countries Community Free Not needed Compare
IberpixSpain's national map viewer from the IGN Spain Updated Free Not needed Compare
Min karta (Lantmäteriet)Sweden's official topographic map and aerial photos Sweden Updated Free Not needed Compare
NationalMapAustralia's national map of government spatial data Australia Updated Free Not needed Compare
NZ Topo MapNew Zealand topographic maps online, from official LINZ data New Zealand Updated Free Not needed Compare
ToporamaNatural Resources Canada's online topographic map Canada Updated Free Not needed Compare
KarttapaikkaFinland's official map service from the National Land Survey Finland Updated Free Not needed Compare
David Rumsey Map CollectionOne of the largest online collections of historical maps, free to explore Worldwide, strongest for the Americas Updated Free Not needed Compare
Old Maps OnlineSearch engine for historical maps held by libraries worldwide Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
National Library of Scotland MapsHistorical maps of Scotland, Britain and the world, including side-by-side viewers Great Britain and beyond Updated Free Not needed Compare
Library of Congress MapsTens of thousands of digitised maps from the US national library Worldwide, strongest for the US Updated Free Not needed Compare
OpenHistoricalMapAn OpenStreetMap for history: map the world as it was at any date Worldwide Community Free Not needed Compare
USGS topoViewEvery historical USGS topographic map, free to view and download United States Archive Free Not needed Compare
Historic AerialsHistorical aerial photos and topographic maps of the United States United States Archive Freemium Not needed Compare
MapireHistorical maps of the Habsburg Empire and Europe, georeferenced Central Europe Archive Freemium Not needed Compare
Konjaku Map on the WebCompare old Japanese topographic maps with today, side by side Japan Archive Free Not needed Compare
Rail Map OnlineInteractive map of Britain's railways, past and present United Kingdom Updated Free Not needed Compare

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Google Maps

The everyday map: directions, places, traffic, Street View and satellite

FreeWorldwide
google.comOpen
Map platforms

OpenStreetMap

The free, editable map of the world, made by millions of mappers

FreeWorldwide
openstreetmap.orgOpen
Map platforms

Apple Maps

Apple Maps in the browser: directions, places and Look Around

FreeWorldwide
maps.apple.comOpen
Map platforms

map.geo.admin.ch

Switzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps

FreeSwitzerland
map.geo.admin.chOpen
Map platforms

Mapy.com

Detailed outdoor and city maps from Czechia, popular with hikers across Europe

FreeWorldwide, best in Central Europe
mapy.comOpen
Map platforms

GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu)

Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers

FreeJapan
maps.gsi.go.jpOpen
Map platforms

Bing Maps

Microsoft's map with aerial imagery, directions and traffic

FreeWorldwide
bing.comOpen
Map platforms

Amap (Gaode Maps)

Gaode Maps, a leading map and navigation service in China

FreeChina
amap.comOpen
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ArcGIS Living Atlas

Thousands of ready-made maps and data layers from Esri and its community

FreeWorldwide
livingatlas.arcgis.comOpen
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Baidu Maps

One of the main digital maps of mainland China

FreeChina
map.baidu.comOpen
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HERE WeGo

Map and navigation from HERE, with offline maps in the app

FreeWorldwide
wego.here.comOpen
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Naver Map

The most detailed everyday map of South Korea

FreeSouth Korea
map.naver.comOpen

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Google Maps

The everyday map: directions, places, traffic, Street View and satellite

FreeWorldwide
google.comOpen
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OpenStreetMap

The free, editable map of the world, made by millions of mappers

FreeWorldwide
openstreetmap.orgOpen
Map platforms

Apple Maps

Apple Maps in the browser: directions, places and Look Around

FreeWorldwide
maps.apple.comOpen
Map platforms

map.geo.admin.ch

Switzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps

FreeSwitzerland
map.geo.admin.chOpen
Map platforms

Mapy.com

Detailed outdoor and city maps from Czechia, popular with hikers across Europe

FreeWorldwide, best in Central Europe
mapy.comOpen
Map platforms

GSI Maps (Chiriin Chizu)

Japan's official national map with terrain, aerial photos and hazard layers

FreeJapan
maps.gsi.go.jpOpen
Map platforms

Bing Maps

Microsoft's map with aerial imagery, directions and traffic

FreeWorldwide
bing.comOpen
Map platforms

Amap (Gaode Maps)

Gaode Maps, a leading map and navigation service in China

FreeChina
amap.comOpen
Map platforms

ArcGIS Living Atlas

Thousands of ready-made maps and data layers from Esri and its community

FreeWorldwide
livingatlas.arcgis.comOpen
Map platforms

Baidu Maps

One of the main digital maps of mainland China

FreeChina
map.baidu.comOpen
Map platforms

HERE WeGo

Map and navigation from HERE, with offline maps in the app

FreeWorldwide
wego.here.comOpen
Map platforms

Naver Map

The most detailed everyday map of South Korea

FreeSouth Korea
map.naver.comOpen
Map platforms

The National Map Viewer

Official US topographic data: elevation, hydrography, boundaries and imagery

FreeUnited States
apps.nationalmap.govOpen
Map platforms

Yandex Maps

Detailed maps, transit and traffic for Russia and neighbouring countries

FreeRussia and nearby countries
yandex.comOpen
Map platforms

Kakao Map

Popular South Korean map with transit, traffic and road view

FreeSouth Korea
map.kakao.comOpen
Map platforms

Norgeskart

Norway's official map from the Norwegian Mapping Authority

FreeNorway
norgeskart.noOpen
Map platforms

Tianditu

China's official national online map service

FreeChina
tianditu.gov.cnOpen
Map platforms

2GIS

Detailed city maps and business directory, with offline use

FreeRussia, Central Asia and other countries
2gis.comOpen
Map platforms

Iberpix

Spain's national map viewer from the IGN

FreeSpain
ign.esOpen
Map platforms

Min karta (Lantmäteriet)

Sweden's official topographic map and aerial photos

FreeSweden
minkarta.lantmateriet.seOpen
Map platforms

NationalMap

Australia's national map of government spatial data

FreeAustralia
nationalmap.gov.auOpen
Map platforms

NZ Topo Map

New Zealand topographic maps online, from official LINZ data

FreeNew Zealand
topomap.co.nzOpen
Map platforms

Toporama

Natural Resources Canada's online topographic map

FreeCanada
atlas.gc.caOpen
Map platforms

Karttapaikka

Finland's official map service from the National Land Survey

FreeFinland
asiointi.maanmittauslaitos.fiOpen
Old maps

David Rumsey Map Collection

One of the largest online collections of historical maps, free to explore

FreeWorldwide, strongest for the Americas
davidrumsey.comOpen
Old maps

Old Maps Online

Search engine for historical maps held by libraries worldwide

FreeWorldwide
oldmapsonline.orgOpen
Old maps

National Library of Scotland Maps

Historical maps of Scotland, Britain and the world, including side-by-side viewers

FreeGreat Britain and beyond
maps.nls.ukOpen
Old maps

Library of Congress Maps

Tens of thousands of digitised maps from the US national library

FreeWorldwide, strongest for the US
loc.govOpen
Old maps

OpenHistoricalMap

An OpenStreetMap for history: map the world as it was at any date

FreeWorldwide
openhistoricalmap.orgOpen
Old maps

USGS topoView

Every historical USGS topographic map, free to view and download

FreeUnited States
ngmdb.usgs.govOpen
Old maps

Historic Aerials

Historical aerial photos and topographic maps of the United States

FreemiumUnited States
historicaerials.comOpen
Old maps

Mapire

Historical maps of the Habsburg Empire and Europe, georeferenced

FreemiumCentral Europe
mapire.euOpen
Old maps

Konjaku Map on the Web

Compare old Japanese topographic maps with today, side by side

FreeJapan
ktgis.netOpen
Transport

Rail Map Online

Interactive map of Britain's railways, past and present

FreeUnited Kingdom
railmaponline.comOpen