Tens of thousands of digitised maps from the US national library
The Library of Congress Geography and Map Division has digitised a huge range of maps: early American maps, Civil War maps, panoramic city views, fire insurance (Sanborn) maps and much more, free to view and download.
Library of Congress Maps is especially useful for history lovers and researchers & analysts.
Yes. Library of Congress Maps is free to use.
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Library of Congress collections.
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
Similar maps include David Rumsey Map Collection, Old Maps Online, National Library of Scotland Maps and OpenHistoricalMap. See the full list of Library of Congress Maps alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
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