Historic Aerials: Historical aerial photos and topographic maps of the United States. Library of Congress Maps: Tens of thousands of digitised maps from the US national library.
| Historic Aerials | Library of Congress Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Historical & Old Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide, strongest for the US |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Historical aerial photography archives | Library of Congress collections |
| Made by | NETR Online | Library of Congress |
| Price | Free + paid plan | 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 Historic Aerials
- Aerial photos from many decades
- Historical topo maps
- Timeline by year
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.