Historical Maps of Portsmouth

Journey back in time with 23 historical maps of Portsmouth, dating from 1907 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Portsmouth 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 (23)

  1. 1907 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1907 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1907 Portsmouth
    Includes Portsmouth, VA, Virginia, and others
    Originally titled "Norfolk 1907"
    Published 1907
  2. 1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1921 Portsmouth
    Originally titled "Newport News 1921"
    Published 1921
  3. 1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1921 Portsmouth
    Originally titled "Newport News 1921"
    Published 1921
  4. 1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1928 Print
    1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1928 Print
    1921 Portsmouth
    Originally titled "Newport News 1921"
    Published 1928
  5. 1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1941 Print
    1921 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1941 Print
    1921 Portsmouth
    Originally titled "Newport News 1921"
    Published 1941
  6. 1944 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1944 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1944 Portsmouth
    Includes Portsmouth, VA, Virginia, and others
    Originally titled "Norfolk South 1944"
    Published 1944
  7. 1948 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1948 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1948 Portsmouth
    Includes Portsmouth, VA, Virginia, and others
    Originally titled "Norfolk South 1948"
    Published 1948
  8. 1948 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1948 Map of Portsmouth, VA
    1948 Portsmouth
    Includes Portsmouth, VA, Virginia, and others
    Originally titled "Norfolk South 1948"
    Published 1948
  9. 1953 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1954 Print
    1953 Portsmouth
    Originally titled "Norfolk 1953"
    Published 1954
  10. 1953 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Portsmouth, VA, 1964 Print
    1953 Portsmouth
    Originally titled "Norfolk 1953"
    Published 1964
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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth historical maps

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

    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 Portsmouth important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

    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 Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 23 maps available specifically for Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth in your collection?

    The oldest map of Portsmouth in our collection is from 1907.

  • How can I download a map of Portsmouth?

    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.