David Rumsey Map Collection: One of the largest online collections of historical maps, free to explore. Géoportail: France's official map portal: IGN maps, aerial photos, cadastre and history.
| David Rumsey Map Collection | Géoportail | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide, strongest for the Americas | France |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | Scans of the David Rumsey collection | IGN and French public bodies |
| Made by | David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford University | IGN (Institut national de l'information géographique et forestière) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with David Rumsey Map Collection
- High-resolution scans of historical maps
- Search by place, date and cartographer
- Old maps overlaid on modern maps
- Download images for many maps
What you can do with Géoportail
- IGN topographic maps
- Aerial photos, current and historical
- Cadastre and land data
- Hundreds of thematic layers
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.