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Britain from Above
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Britain from Above: Aerial photographs of Britain from 1919 to 1953. USGS topoView: Every historical USGS topographic map, free to view and download.

Britain from AboveUSGS topoView
CategoryHistorical & Old MapsHistorical & Old Maps
CoverageGreat BritainUnited States
UpdatesStatic archiveStatic archive
Data sourceAerofilms collectionUSGS Historical Topographic Map Collection
Made byHistoric England, Historic Environment Scotland and RCAHMWUS Geological Survey
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesWorks well on phonesBest on a computer
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
Open map Open map

What you can do with Britain from Above

  • Historic aerial photos from 1919–1953
  • Browse on a map
  • Community identifications and memories

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What you can do with USGS topoView

  • Historical US topo maps since the 1880s
  • Several editions per area
  • Free downloads in several formats

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