map.geo.admin.ch: Switzerland's federal map viewer with the famous Swiss topographic maps. USGS topoView: Every historical USGS topographic map, free to view and download.
| map.geo.admin.ch | USGS topoView | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Historical & Old Maps |
| Coverage | Switzerland | United States |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | swisstopo and federal agencies | USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection |
| Made by | swisstopo (Federal Office of Topography) | US Geological Survey |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat + 3D | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with map.geo.admin.ch
- Swiss national topographic maps
- Hiking and ski touring routes
- Historical map time travel
- 3D view
What you can do with USGS topoView
- Historical US topo maps since the 1880s
- Several editions per area
- Free downloads in several formats
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.