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Historical Maps of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What stories do these 191 old maps tell about Philadelphia's past? From 1890 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Philadelphia's history through maps:

  • Trace Philadelphia's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Philadelphia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Philadelphia, PA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Burlington
    1890 Map of Burlington
    1890 Burlington
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
  2. 1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Philadelphia
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas
  3. 1893 Map of Germantown
    1893 Map of Germantown
    1893 Germantown
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas
  4. 1893 Map of Burlington
    1893 Map of Burlington
    1893 Burlington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
  5. 1893 Map of Burlington, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Burlington, 1898 Print
    1893 Burlington
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
  6. 1893 Map of Burlington, 1904 Print
    1893 Map of Burlington, 1904 Print
    1893 Burlington
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Hamilton Township, Trenton, and other nearby areas
  7. 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Chester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Chester, and other nearby areas
  8. 1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Philadelphia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Upper Darby, Camden, and other nearby areas
  9. 1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
    1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
    1894 Norristown
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Norristown, Radnor Township, and other nearby areas
  10. 1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
    1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
    1894 Germantown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Philadelphia, including Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, and other nearby areas
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