David Rumsey Map Collection: One of the largest online collections of historical maps, free to explore. Library of Congress Maps: Tens of thousands of digitised maps from the US national library.
| David Rumsey Map Collection | Library of Congress Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Historical & Old Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide, strongest for the Americas | Worldwide, strongest for the US |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | Scans of the David Rumsey collection | Library of Congress collections |
| Made by | David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford University | Library of Congress |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| 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 Library of Congress Maps
- Digitised historical maps
- Sanborn fire insurance maps
- Panoramic city maps
- Free high-resolution downloads
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.