What is Old Maps Online?
Old Maps Online lets you search hundreds of thousands of historical maps from libraries and archives by drawing an area on a modern map and choosing a date range. Results link to the maps at their home institutions.
Free
Old Maps Online
Search engine for historical maps held by libraries worldwide
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Search old maps by location
- Filter by date
- Maps from many libraries in one place
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Partner libraries and archives
- Made by
- MapTiler (Klokan Technologies) and partners (company)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Old Maps Online
- Zoom the modern map to a small area; results are ranked by how well the old maps fit it.
Who it is for
Old Maps Online is especially useful for history lovers and researchers & analysts.
Questions about Old Maps Online
Is Old Maps Online free?
Yes. Old Maps Online is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Old Maps Online?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Old Maps Online updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does Old Maps Online get its data?
Partner libraries and archives.
Can I use Old Maps Online on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Old Maps Online?
Similar maps include David Rumsey Map Collection, National Library of Scotland Maps, Library of Congress Maps and OpenHistoricalMap. See the full list of Old Maps Online alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Old Maps Online. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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