Old Maps of the United States

Explore old maps of the United States, spanning from 1879 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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United States maps

  1. 1879 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1879 Map of Poteau Mountain
    1879 Poteau Mountain
    1879 Print · USGS
    Scott County settlements and mountain ridges come into focus in the late nineteenth century as the region's river systems are meticulously documented. Genealogists and researchers can locate early homesteads near Waldron and trace old paths through Lockout Gap or along the Poteau River.

  2. 1879 Map of Cravens
    1879 Map of Cravens
    1879 Cravens
    1879 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late 1800s was a landscape of remote settlements and intricate waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Lone Elm and Cravens or follow the paths along Maxwell Creek and White Oak Creek.

  3. 1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Map of Fort Smith
    1879 Fort Smith
    1879 Print · USGS
    Fort Smith and Van Buren stand at the edge of the frontier in the late eighteen-seventies, just as the railroads began to reshape the Arkansas River valley. Trace the early town plats and find rural community anchors like Zenobia P.O., Lillie, and the Ferry crossings.

  4. 1879 Map of Mountain Home
    1879 Map of Mountain Home
    1879 Mountain Home
    1879 Print · USGS
    Logan, Arkansas, is captured during the late nineteenth-century push to map the Ozark interior. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and water sources like Cotton's Cove, Jake's Cr., and Calico Mountain before modern development.

  5. 1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Map of Washington
    1879 Washington
    1879 Print · USGS
    The Arkansas backcountry in the late 1870s is captured in this focused survey of the Ozark foothills. Researchers can trace the rugged headwaters of Illinois Creek and identify landmarks like Grapevine Mountain and Longs Spr.

  6. 1882 Map of Paradise
    1882 Map of Paradise
    1882 Paradise
    1882 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County in the early 1880s remains a frontier landscape of isolated stage stations and high mountain peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early transit network between Paradise City and remote stops like Cane Springs Station and Flynn Station.

  7. 1883 Map of Marsh Pass
    1883 Map of Marsh Pass
    1883 Marsh Pass
    1883 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona was a complex labyrinth of mesas and canyons when this survey was conducted in the early 1880s. Researchers can locate critical desert water sources like Na-pai-bi-to Spring Lake and landmarks like Aga-thla Needle.

  8. 1883 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1883 Map of Mt. Taylor
    1883 Mt. Taylor
    1883 Print · USGS
    The high-desert frontier of New Mexico comes to life in the 1880s, centered on the towering Mt Taylor. Researchers can trace the early path of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad and locate settlements like Old Fort Wingate and Laguna.

  9. 1883 Map of Morristown
    1883 Map of Morristown
    1883 Morristown
    1883 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee in the 1880s is defined by the convergence of mountain ridges and the vital rail corridor through Morristown. Researchers can trace the early industrial landscape of the region through landmarks like Witt's Foundry, Tate's Springs, and the historic Bean's Station.

  10. 1883 Map of Tusayan, 1896 Print
    1883 Map of Tusayan, 1896 Print
    1883 Tusayan
    1896 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Arizona's high desert was entering a period of rapid transition in the 1880s as traditional Hopi life met the expansion of the rail system. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Winslow or explore ancient villages like Oraibi and Walpi.

  11. 1884 Map of Sea Isle
    1884 Map of Sea Isle
    1884 Sea Isle
    1884 Print · USGS
    The Jersey Shore emerges as a Victorian-era destination in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Cape May coast. Trace the early rail lines of the West Jersey Railroad and locate maritime landmarks like L.S. Station Sea Isle City and Corson's Inlet.

  12. 1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Springfield
    1884 Print · USGS
    Springfield emerged as a critical railroad junction in Southwest Missouri during the 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early layouts of Springfield, Willard, and Republic as they developed along the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.

  13. 1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Bolivar
    1884 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Missouri in the mid-1880s is documented here at a time when river drainage and ridge-top travel dictated the growth of local townships. Researchers can trace early rural post offices and communities like Hermitage, Half Way, and Parks Mill.

  14. 1884 Map of Whitings
    1884 Map of Whitings
    1884 Whitings
    1884 Print · USGS
    The Pinelands of Ocean County come alive in the 1880s as a hub for rail travel and early industry. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Boyd's Hotel, Zeb's Bridge, and Chicken Bone along the historic Tuckerton Railroad corridor.

  15. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Harpers Ferry
    1884 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is captured in the mid-1880s, documenting a landscape of strategic gaps and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate historic river crossings like Conrad Ferry and Castleman Ferry.

  16. 1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Map of Fort Scott, 1954 Print
    1884 Fort Scott
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas is documented here in the late nineteenth century as a booming railroad hub centered on Fort Scott. Researchers can trace the early townships and rail sidings at Hiattville, Uniontown, and along the banks of the Marmaton River.

  17. 1885 Map of New Bedford
    1885 Map of New Bedford
    1885 New Bedford
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Buzzards Bay coastline and its industrial hubs are captured here as the maritime economy met the rising age of rail. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the streets of New Bedford, the tracks of the Old Colony Railroad, and coastal landmarks like Clark Point Light.

  18. 1885 Map of Northampton
    1885 Map of Northampton
    1885 Northampton
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley in the late 1800s was a hub of academic and industrial energy centered on the Connecticut River. Genealogists can trace family roots through hamlets like Hockanum and Loudville or locate early campus sites like the Agricultural College.

  19. 1885 Map of Abington
    1885 Map of Abington
    1885 Abington
    1885 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County villages and the early rail network are frozen in time just before the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family footprints from the maritime hubs of Scituate Harbor to inland junctions like Queen Ann Corners and Weymouth Landing.

  20. 1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Sakonnet
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast south of Little Compton and Middletown is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a shoreline defined by points and coastal ponds. Researchers can trace landforms and landmarks like Sakonnet Point, Woods Castle, and Sachuest Neck.

  21. 1885 Map of San Rafael
    1885 Map of San Rafael
    1885 San Rafael
    1885 Print · USGS
    Central Utah at the height of the Powell Survey reveals a land defined by water and stone. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Tidwell and Blake or trace the intricate river systems of Labyrinth Canyon and San Rafael Valley.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1885 Map of Lake
    1885 Map of Lake
    1885 Lake
    1885 Print · USGS
    The high wilderness south of Yellowstone Lake is captured here in the mid-1880s, showcasing the intricate hydrology of the Continental Divide. Researchers can trace the unique split of Pacific Creek and Atlantic Creek at Two Ocean Pass or locate early landmark peaks like The Trident and Mt Stevenson.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1885 Map of Gadsden
    1885 Map of Gadsden
    1885 Gadsden
    1885 Print · USGS
    Northeast Alabama in the mid-1880s was a landscape of river-side landings and emerging rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Guntersville and Gadsden while locating rural landmarks like Hillian Store, Cottonville, and Law Landing.

  24. 1885 Map of Taylor
    1885 Map of Taylor
    1885 Taylor
    1885 Print · USGS
    Central Texas in the late nineteenth century was a landscape in transition as railroads redefined the old cotton frontier. Genealogists and historians can trace the early growth of rail towns like Taylor and Granger, or find vanished rural outposts such as Ad Hall and Davilla.

  25. 1885 Map of Salt Lake
    1885 Map of Salt Lake
    1885 Salt Lake
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Front and surrounding high valleys appear here in the mid-1880s during a period of rapid mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites and mining camps including Alta, Silver City, and the military grounds of Fort Douglass.
    7 unique versions available

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