NYPL Map Warper: Historical maps of New York and beyond, aligned to the modern map by volunteers. map.geo.admin.ch: Switzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps.
| NYPL Map Warper | map.geo.admin.ch | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | New York and beyond | Switzerland |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | NYPL Map Division | swisstopo and federal agencies |
| Made by | New York Public Library | swisstopo (Federal Office of Topography) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat + 3D |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with NYPL Map Warper
- Thousands of georeferenced historical maps
- Overlay on modern maps
- Help rectify maps yourself
What you can do with map.geo.admin.ch
- Swiss national topographic maps
- Hiking and ski touring routes
- Historical map time travel
- 3D view
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.