Historic Maps
Explore the archive through editorial features, geography, and historical collections.
New Mexico
New Mexico Like Never Before: 1939 Map Brings History to Life with a Laugh
Rediscover the charm of the Southwest with this playful 1939 Cartoon Map of New Mexico. Perfect for locals who love a side of humor with their history!
Texas
Map of Texas and Loyal Colonies, AKA the United States, 1960s
The historic map of Texas is a nostalgic and humorous representation of the state created in the 1960's. The map depicts Texas as the…
Minnesota
Vintage Map of Rochester, Minnesota from 1869
Historic Rochester landmarks on the map include Bear Creek, Lumbro River, Rochester Railroad Depot, Public School, Court House, and Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, German Methodist, Presbyteria, Universalist, and Roman Catholic Churches.
Massachusetts
Vintage Map of Beverly, Massachusetts from 1886
Vintage Map of Beverly, Massachusetts from 1886
Florida
Vintage Map of Florida, a one page history dedicated to Old Timers, 1951
Some vintage maps show roads and borders. Others tell a story. This 1951 pictorial map of Florida, titled A Pictorial Chart of Romantic Florida…
Illinois
Historic bird’s eye view of Belleville, Illinois in 1867
Historic bird's eye view of Belleville, Illinois from 1867
Michigan
Map of Historic Michigan, a one page history dedicated to the Old Timers, 1935
Dive into the historic grandeur of the Great Lake State with this Pictorial Map of Michigan from 1935. Created by Hy Richardson, this map…
Tennessee
Historic map of Chattanooga, Tennessee from 1871
Historic old map shows bird's eye view of Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1871
Kansas
Beautifully restored map of Topeka, Kansas from 1869
Historic bird's eye view of Topeka, Kansas from 1869
Minnesota
Detailed map of Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1867
Historic old map of Saint Paul, Minnesota from 1867
Wisconsin
Historic old map of Appleton, Wisconsin from 1867
Historic bird's eye view of Appleton, Wisconsin from 1867
Wisconsin
Historic old map of Green Bay, Wisconsin from 1867
Historic bird's eye view of Green Bay, Wisconsin from 1867
Michigan
Colorized and Restored Map of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1880
Historic bird's eye view of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1880
Montana
Map of Frontier Montana, a one page history dedicated to the Old Timers
Historic map of Frontier & Pioneer Montana from 1936
New Hampshire
Beautifully detailed map of the White Mountains from 1890
Historic bird's eye view of New Hampshire's White Mountains from 1890
Pennsylvania
Beautifully restored map of Patterson (Mifflin), PA from 1895
Historic bird's eye view of Patterson, Pennsylvania in 1895
Florida
Beautifully detailed map of Winter Park, FL from 1885
Historic bird's eye view of Winter Park, Florida in 1885
Missouri
Beautifully restored map of Kansas City, Missouri from 1869
Historic bird's eye view of Kansas City, Missouri from 1869
Massachusetts
Beautifully restored map of Westford, MA from 1886
Historic bird's eye view of Westford, Massachusetts from 1886
Iowa
Beautifully restored map of Marshalltown, Iowa from 1868
Historic bird's eye view of Marshalltown, Iowa from 1868
Kentucky
Beautifully restored map of Frankfort, Kentucky from 1871
Historic bird's eye view of Frankfort, Kentucky in 1871