Allmaps: Open-source tools for georeferencing and viewing digitised old maps. Rail Map Online: Interactive map of Britain's railways, past and present.
| Allmaps | Rail Map Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Transport & Transit Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United Kingdom |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Periodically |
| Data source | Library IIIF collections | Own research |
| Made by | Allmaps | Rail Map Online |
| 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 Rail Map Online
- Current and disused railway lines
- Stations and heritage railways
- Overlay on modern maps
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.