Historical Maps of Reading

Journey back in time with 40 historical maps of Reading, dating from 1894 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Reading 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 (40)

  1. 1894 Map of Reading, PA
    1894 Map of Reading, PA
    1894 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1894"
    Published 1894
  2. 1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1897 Print
    1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1897 Print
    1894 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1894"
    Published 1897
  3. 1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1900 Print
    1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1900 Print
    1894 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1894"
    Published 1900
  4. 1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1910 Print
    1894 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1894"
    Published 1910
  5. 1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1912 Print
    1894 Map of Reading, PA, 1912 Print
    1894 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1894"
    Published 1912
  6. 1913 Map of Reading, PA, 1954 Print
    1913 Map of Reading, PA, 1954 Print
    1913 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1913"
    Published 1954
  7. 1915 Map of Reading, PA
    1915 Map of Reading, PA
    1915 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1915"
    Published 1915
  8. 1915 Map of Reading, PA, 1920 Print
    1915 Map of Reading, PA, 1920 Print
    1915 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1915"
    Published 1920
  9. 1915 Map of Reading, PA, 1924 Print
    1915 Map of Reading, PA, 1924 Print
    1915 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1915"
    Published 1924
  10. 1915 Map of Reading, PA, 1930 Print
    1915 Map of Reading, PA, 1930 Print
    1915 Reading
    Includes Reading, PA, and others
    Originally titled "Reading 1915"
    Published 1930
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Frequently asked questions about Reading historical maps

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

    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 Reading important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Reading 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 Reading?

    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 Reading'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 Reading?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 40 maps available specifically for Reading. 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 Reading 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 Reading in your collection?

    The oldest map of Reading in our collection is from 1894.

  • How can I download a map of Reading?

    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.