What is USGS topoView?
topoView gives access to the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection: scanned topographic maps of the United States from the 1880s onwards, at many scales and editions.
Free Open data
USGS topoView
Every historical USGS topographic map, free to view and download
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Historical US topo maps since the 1880s
- Several editions per area
- Free downloads in several formats
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection
- Made by
- US Geological Survey (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using USGS topoView
- Compare editions of the same quadrangle to see towns grow and rivers move.
Who it is for
USGS topoView is especially useful for history lovers, researchers & analysts and hikers & outdoor fans.
Questions about USGS topoView
Is USGS topoView free?
Yes. USGS topoView is free to use.
Do I need an account to use USGS topoView?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is USGS topoView updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does USGS topoView get its data?
USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
Can I use USGS topoView on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to USGS topoView?
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 USGS topoView alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about USGS topoView. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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