Historic Aerials: Historical aerial photos and topographic maps of the United States. NYPL Map Warper: Historical maps of New York and beyond, aligned to the modern map by volunteers.
| Historic Aerials | NYPL Map Warper | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Historical & Old Maps |
| Coverage | United States | New York and beyond |
| Updates | Static archive | Static archive |
| Data source | Historical aerial photography archives | NYPL Map Division |
| Made by | NETR Online | New York Public Library |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| 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 NYPL Map Warper
- Thousands of georeferenced historical maps
- Overlay on modern maps
- Help rectify maps yourself
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.