What is Historic Aerials?
Historic Aerials, by NETR Online, shows historical aerial photography and topographic maps for US locations, often going back to the 1930s or 1950s, with a timeline to switch years.
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Historic Aerials
Historical aerial photos and topographic maps of the United States
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free + paid plan
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Aerial photos from many decades
- Historical topo maps
- Timeline by year
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Historical aerial photography archives
- Made by
- NETR Online (company)
- Price
- Free + paid plan
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Historic Aerials
- Check what a property or neighbourhood looked like decades ago.
Who it is for
Historic Aerials is especially useful for home buyers and history lovers.
Questions about Historic Aerials
Is Historic Aerials free?
You can use the basic map for free. Some features need a paid plan.
Do I need an account to use Historic Aerials?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Historic Aerials updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Historic Aerials get its data?
Historical aerial photography archives.
Can I use Historic Aerials on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Historic Aerials?
Similar maps include David Rumsey Map Collection, Old Maps Online, National Library of Scotland Maps and Library of Congress Maps. See the full list of Historic Aerials alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Historic Aerials. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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