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Mapping Inequality

The 1930s redlining maps of American cities, digitised

Coverage
United States
Updates
Archive
Price
Free
Sign-up
Not needed
View
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What is Mapping Inequality?

Mapping Inequality presents the Home Owners' Loan Corporation maps of the 1930s that graded neighbourhoods by perceived lending risk, a practice known as redlining. The maps and area descriptions are overlaid on modern cities.

What you can do

  • Redlining maps of US cities
  • Original area descriptions
  • Overlay on modern maps

The details

Coverage
United States
Updates
Static archive
Data source
HOLC maps from the US National Archives
Made by
University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab (university / research)
Price
Free
Account
No account needed
On phones
Works well on phones
Map view
Flat map

Tips for using Mapping Inequality

  • Read the area descriptions to see the language used to grade neighbourhoods.

Who it is for

Mapping Inequality is especially useful for researchers & analysts, urban planners and history lovers.

Questions about Mapping Inequality

Is Mapping Inequality free?

Yes. Mapping Inequality is free to use.

Do I need an account to use Mapping Inequality?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is Mapping Inequality updated?

It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.

Where does Mapping Inequality get its data?

HOLC maps from the US National Archives.

Can I use Mapping Inequality on my phone?

Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.

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