What is NYPL Map Warper?
The New York Public Library's Map Warper lets volunteers align scanned historical maps, especially of New York City, to modern geography. The results can be viewed as overlays and used in other tools.
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NYPL Map Warper
Historical maps of New York and beyond, aligned to the modern map by volunteers
- Coverage
- New York and beyond
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Thousands of georeferenced historical maps
- Overlay on modern maps
- Help rectify maps yourself
The details
- Coverage
- New York and beyond
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- NYPL Map Division
- Made by
- New York Public Library (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using NYPL Map Warper
- Look for fire insurance atlases to see New York building by building.
Who it is for
NYPL Map Warper is especially useful for history lovers and researchers & analysts.
Questions about NYPL Map Warper
Is NYPL Map Warper free?
Yes. NYPL Map Warper is free to use.
Do I need an account to use NYPL Map Warper?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is NYPL Map Warper updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does NYPL Map Warper get its data?
NYPL Map Division.
Can I use NYPL Map Warper on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to NYPL Map Warper?
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 NYPL Map Warper alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about NYPL Map Warper. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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