Historical Maps Near You
Journey back in time with 34 historical maps of your area, dating from 1893 to present day. Explore and discover the history around you through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
Nearby maps (34)
Top nearby cities
- Virginia Beach Historical Maps
- Richmond Historical Maps
- Chesapeake Historical Maps
- Norfolk Historical Maps
- Arlington Historical Maps
- Roanoke Historical Maps
Top nearby counties
- Fairfax County Historical Maps
- Prince William County Historical Maps
- Virginia Beach County Historical Maps
- Loudoun County Historical Maps
- Chesterfield County Historical Maps
- Henrico County Historical Maps
Frequently asked questions about historical maps
Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map?
Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.
Why are historical maps important for research and professional purposes?
Historical maps offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.
What types of historical maps are available?
Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into the past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.
What advanced features do you offer for professional use?
We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.
How can I find a specific historical map?
Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 34 maps available specifically for your area. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.
How can I contribute a historical map of my area that's not in your collection?
We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.
What is the oldest map of my area in your collection?
The oldest map of your area in our collection is from 1893.
How can I download a map of my area?
Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.