Old Maps of Palau for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Palau with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Palau has changed over the decades.
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(12)- 1983 Map of Ngermetengel, 1984 Print
1983 Ngermetengel1984 Print · USGSBabeldaob's northern villages and complex coral reefs are mapped here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace traditional settlements from Ngermetengel up to Ollei, and locate inland features like the Mine near the western coast. - 1983 Map of Oreor, 1984 Print
1983 Oreor1984 Print · USGSThe islands of Palau are shown during a period of significant development in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of traditional villages like Ngerkesoaol and Ngermid alongside the site of the Palau Airport. - 1984 Map of Chelbacheb
1984 Chelbacheb1984 Print · USGSThe limestone islands of the Palau archipelago are mapped here in the mid-eighties, revealing a complex network of reefs and lagoons. Researchers can chart the boundaries of the Ngerokeuid Wildlife Reservation Area or trace waterways like Klouel Toi and Toachel Belau. - 1984 Map of Ngcheangel
1984 Ngcheangel1984 Print · USGSNgcheangel atoll in the mid-1980s reveals a traditional Pacific settlement pattern structured around its reefs and lagoons. Researchers can locate coastal villages such as Dilong and Ngerlunga or trace the navigational channels of Toachel Ngerchelong. - 1984 Map of Beliliou
1984 Beliliou1984 Print · USGSThe Republic of Palau is captured in the mid-eighties, showing the detailed geography of the southern islands and coral reefs. Researchers can trace the topography of Bloody Nose Ridge and locate settlements like Kloulklubed and Ngeaur. - 1998 Map of Chelbacheb North, 2004 Print
1998 Chelbacheb North2004 Print · USGSThe northern Rock Islands of Palau are captured in exceptional detail during the late 1990s, showcasing a complex seascape of limestone karst and coral reefs. Researchers can trace traditional place names and coastal landmarks like Ngeruktabel, the Natural Arch, and Ulong. - 1998 Map of Chelbacheb South, 2004 Print
1998 Chelbacheb South2004 Print · USGSThe Chelbacheb or Rock Islands are documented here in the late nineties, showcasing the complex coral reef and limestone formations of Palau. Researchers can trace the protected waters of the Ngerukewid Islands Wildlife Preserve and landmarks like Eil Malk and Ngerechong. - 1999 Map of Peleliu, 2004 Print
1999 Peleliu2004 Print · USGSPeleliu and Angaur are mapped here during the late twentieth century, showing the enduring geography of these Pacific islands. Local historians can trace landmarks like Bloody Nose Ridge, the Historical Marker, and Our Lady of the Rosary Church. - 2000 Map of Koror, 2004 Print
2000 Koror2004 Print · USGSKoror and its surrounding islands appear at a peak of modern development at the turn of the century. Genealogists and researchers can trace local neighborhoods like Ngerbeched and Meyungs, or locate landmarks such as the National Hospital and the Cemetery. - 2000 Map of Babeldaob North, 2004 Print
2000 Babeldaob North2004 Print · USGSNorthern Babeldaob Island at the start of the century reveals a coastal landscape of coral reefs and ridge-top villages. Researchers can locate community landmarks like Bethany church or trace the shoreline from Bkul a Ngesang to Ollei. - 2000 Map of Babeldaob South, 2004 Print
2000 Babeldaob South2004 Print · USGSBabeldaob Island at the turn of the millennium reveals a traditional landscape of coastal villages and protected interior highlands. Researchers can trace the development of settlements like Melekeok and Airai, or locate local landmarks such as the Ngchesar School and the Ngeremeduu Conservation Area. - 2001 Map of Kayangel South, 2004 Print
2001 Kayangel South2004 Print · USGSNorthern Palau waters and reef systems are captured here as they appeared at the turn of the millennium. Nautical researchers and historians can trace the coral reefs of Ngebard and locate island landmarks like Ngerechur and the Ruins at its center.
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