Give a year of exploring the past
They'll get 12 months of unlimited access to 185,000+ historical maps — overlaid on the modern world, downloadable in high resolution, and ready to explore from day one.
That's just $1 a week for 12 months of full access.
A year of exploring history
"Happy Birthday, Dad! I know you'll love exploring the old maps of Grandpa's hometown. — Sarah"
Simple as 1-2-3
How gifting works
Buy the gift
It takes about two minutes. No account required — just the recipient's email and your payment details.
Add a personal touch
Write a personal message and choose when to deliver it — today, on their birthday, or any date you'd like.
They start exploring
They open your email, create a free account, and they're exploring. Imagine them finding their hometown and seeing it as it looked 100 years ago.
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Made for...
The family historian
They've been tracing the family tree for years. Give them the maps that bring those stories to life.
The treasure hunter
They spend weekends with a metal detector. Historical maps show them exactly where to look.
The explorer
They love hiking off the beaten path. Historical maps reveal ghost towns, old trails, and hidden history.
The history buff
They watch every documentary and read every book. Give them a new way to explore it hands-on.
The new homeowner
They just bought a house and want to know what was there before. What a housewarming gift.
The teacher or student
Primary sources for the classroom, research papers, or anyone who loves learning about the past.
Recognize someone? They'll love this.
Purchase Gift Membership — $52Real stories from real explorers
People love Pastmaps
“I went down that fun research rabbit hole and found a helpful map in your fantastic collection — a 1955 map that shows a structure where my house currently is. It confirmed what years of property record searches couldn't.”
Renée L.
Discovered when her house was built
“I discovered the opacity slider and what it can illustrate. That is a real joy. Trying to square my 70-year-old recollections, 125-year-old photos, and the map is fascinating.”
Kenton S.
Matching old photos to historical maps
“I am so glad I found you! I am researching an area known as Antelope Flats that existed as a community around 1930–1940. My father lived there as an infant. Your maps have helped immensely!”
Terry S.
Tracing her father's childhood community
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What they get
Everything they'll unlock
Your gift unlocks every feature Pastmaps offers — the same plan our most active explorers use.
185,000+ historical maps
Over 185,000 U.S. historical maps spanning more than 200 years of American history.
Overlay on the modern world
Every map is georeferenced and overlaid on today's map. Slide between past and present in one click.
Hi-res downloads
Download any map as GeoPDF, GeoTIFF, or KMZ — for printing, research, or overlaying in Google Earth, Gaia GPS, Avenza, and CalTopo.
3D terrain, satellite & LIDAR
See the landscape in three dimensions. Combine historical maps with modern elevation and satellite data.
Full U.S. coverage
All 50 states and U.S. territories. Major cities to rural backroads.
12 full months
12 months from the day they activate — plenty of time to explore every corner of the map.
Frequently asked questions
They'll receive a beautifully designed email with your personal message and a one-click activation link. You choose the delivery date — send it immediately or schedule it for a birthday, holiday, or any special day.
No. The activation link in the gift email walks them through creating an account (or signing into an existing one). It takes about 30 seconds.
The gift membership will be added to their existing account as a credit. If they're on an annual plan, it extends their subscription by 12 months. If they're on a weekly plan, the gift replaces it with a full year of access.
Absolutely. Enter your own email as the recipient and you'll receive the activation link right away. You'll get the same full-year access at the gift price.
We offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee from the date of gift delivery, no questions asked.
No. The gift is a one-time purchase for 12 months of access. There's no auto-renewal, no surprise charges. If they want to continue after the year is up, they can subscribe on their own.
Yes — just complete a separate purchase for each person you'd like to gift.
They'll thank you all year
12 months of historical maps, hi-res downloads, and discovery — starting the moment they open your email.
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