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Historical Maps of Columbia

Journey back in time with 41 historical maps of Columbia, dating from 1892 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Columbia 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!
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All Maps (41)

  1. 1892 Map of Columbia, MD
    1892 Map of Columbia, MD
    1892 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1892"
    Published 1892
  2. 1894 Map of Columbia, MD
    1894 Map of Columbia, MD
    1894 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1894"
    Published 1894
  3. 1894 Map of Columbia, MD, 1899 Print
    1894 Map of Columbia, MD, 1899 Print
    1894 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1894"
    Published 1899
  4. 1894 Map of Columbia, MD, 1905 Print
    1894 Map of Columbia, MD, 1905 Print
    1894 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1894"
    Published 1905
  5. 1894 Map of Columbia, MD, 1906 Print
    1894 Map of Columbia, MD, 1906 Print
    1894 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1894"
    Published 1906
  6. 1897 Map of Columbia, MD
    1897 Map of Columbia, MD
    1897 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1897"
    Published 1897
  7. 1907 Map of Columbia, MD
    1907 Map of Columbia, MD
    1907 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1907"
    Published 1907
  8. 1907 Map of Columbia, MD, 1912 Print
    1907 Map of Columbia, MD, 1912 Print
    1907 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1907"
    Published 1912
  9. 1907 Map of Columbia, MD, 1918 Print
    1907 Map of Columbia, MD, 1918 Print
    1907 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Laurel, MD, Anne Arundel County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Laurel 1907"
    Published 1918
  10. 1908 Map of Columbia, MD
    1908 Map of Columbia, MD
    1908 Columbia
    Includes Columbia, MD, Baltimore County, MD, Baltimore City County, MD, and others
    Originally titled "Patapsco 1908"
    Published 1908
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Frequently asked questions about Columbia historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Columbia?

    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 of Columbia important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Columbia 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 for Columbia?

    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 Columbia's 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 of Columbia?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 41 maps available specifically for Columbia. 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 Columbia 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 Columbia in your collection?

    The oldest map of Columbia in our collection is from 1892.

  • How can I download a map of Columbia?

    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.