What is OpenHistoricalMap?
OpenHistoricalMap is a community project that maps places, borders, roads and buildings as they existed in the past, with start and end dates on every feature. A time slider shows the map at any year.
Free Open data
OpenHistoricalMap
An OpenStreetMap for history: map the world as it was at any date
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Time slider through history
- Historical borders and features
- Edit and add history yourself
- Open data
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Community contributions
- Made by
- OpenHistoricalMap contributors (community project)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using OpenHistoricalMap
- Drag the time slider to watch borders and cities change.
Who it is for
OpenHistoricalMap is especially useful for history lovers, map lovers and students.
Questions about OpenHistoricalMap
Is OpenHistoricalMap free?
Yes. OpenHistoricalMap is free to use.
Do I need an account to use OpenHistoricalMap?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is OpenHistoricalMap updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does OpenHistoricalMap get its data?
Community contributions.
Can I use OpenHistoricalMap on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to OpenHistoricalMap?
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 OpenHistoricalMap alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about OpenHistoricalMap. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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