Historical Maps
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Albert Ruger’s Legacy: Capturing the Growth of 19th-Century American Cities
Born in 1829 in Prussia, Albert Ruger emigrated to the United States and transformed his career from a mason to a pivotal figure in…
Iowa
Restored Vintage Map of Decorah, Iowa from 1870
This vintage map of Decorah, Iowa was created in 1870 and has been lovingly restored by KNOWOL. Click to zoom in on a high resolution version and purchase reproductions.
Connecticut
Vintage Property Map of Easton, Connecticut from 1867
This vintage landowners map of Easton, Connecticut was created in 1867 by Frederick W. Beers. a prominent 19th century map maker. Beers was a prominent American map maker and publisher during the 19th century. He began his career as a civil engineer and surveyor, and later established the firm of F.W. Beers, A.D. Ellis & Co. in 1866.
Wyoming
Whimsical Paint-Brush Map of Wyoming from 1938
Historic Wyoming landmarks on the map include Kaycee, Gillette, Big Horn Mountains, Dinosaur Beds, Cody, Jackson, Yellowstone, and more.
Texas
Beautifully detailed map of Texas Railroads from 1876
Compiled from Actual Surveys, and containing all changes in Lines of Counties up to Sept. 1st, 1876.
Virginia
Beautifully Illustrated Pictorial Map of Richmond, VA from 1937
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California
Beautifully restored map of Salinas, California from 1875
Historic bird's eye view of Salinas City, California from 1875
Wisconsin
Beautifully restored map of Plymouth, Wisconsin from 1870
Historic bird's eye view of Plymouth, Wisconsin from 1870
South Carolina
Historic Street Map of Charleston, South Carolina from 1912
This beautifully detailed map shows Charleston, South Carolina as it looked in 1912
American History
Beautifully restored Geological Map of the United States from 1872
This historic geological map of the United States was created in 1872 by C.H. Hitchcock and W.P. Blake. The colors on the map represent…
Montana
Beautifully detailed map of Billings, Montana from 1904
Historic bird's eye view of Billings, Montana in 1904
Texas
Beautifully restored map of Abilene, TX from 1883
Historic bird's eye view of Abilene, Texas from 1883
Michigan
Beautifully restored map of Muskegon, MI from 1874
Historic bird's eye view of Muskegon, Michigan from 1874
New Mexico
Beautifully restored map of Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1886
Historic bird's eye view of Albuquerque, New Mexico from 1886
New Hampshire
Beautifully restored map of Exeter, New Hampshire from 1884
Historic bird's eye view of Exeter, New Hampshire from 1884
Australia
Vintage bird’s eye view art print of Sydney, Australia from 1888
Historic bird's eye view of Sydney, Australia from 1888
Florida
Beautifully restored map of St. Augustine, Florida from 1885
Historic bird's eye view of St. Augustine, Florida from 1885
Massachusetts
Beautifully restored map of Mattapan, MA from 1890
Historic bird's eye view of Mattapan, MA in 1890
Texas
Beautifully detailed map of San Antonio, Texas from 1873
Historic bird's eye view of San Antonio, Texas from 1873
Rhode Island
Historic old map of Bristol, Rhode Island from 1891
Historic bird's eye view of Bristol, Rhode Island from 1891
Connecticut
Vintage hand-colored map of Connecticut from 1857
This beautiful hand drawn map of Connecticut was created in 1857 by Laura Roys, a student who attended Hartford Female Seminary, an all-female academy in Hartford, Connecticut. The map is beautifully colored, with shades of blue, orange, red, pink, yellow, and violet adorning the border of each city and town.