Allmaps: Open-source tools for georeferencing and viewing digitised old maps. Konjaku Map on the Web: Compare old Japanese topographic maps with today, side by side.
| Allmaps | Konjaku Map on the Web | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Historical & Old Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Japan |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Static archive |
| Data source | Library IIIF collections | Historical GSI topographic maps |
| Made by | Allmaps | Kenji Tani (Saitama University) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Allmaps
- Georeference IIIF maps in the browser
- Overlay old maps on modern maps
- Open source and open standards
What you can do with Konjaku Map on the Web
- Old and new maps side by side
- Many periods for each region
- Covers major Japanese cities and regions
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.