Maps
Explore the archive through editorial features, geography, and historical collections.
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.
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…
New Hampshire
Stunning historical map of Milford, NH from 1886
This map shows Milford, New Hampshire as it looked in 1886.
New York
Map of Brooklyn’s racial diversity by neighborhood, 1920
The racial makeup of Brooklyn in the 1920's
New Jersey
Vintage map of Lambertville, New Jersey in 1883
This old map shows Lambertville, New Jersey in the late 19th century.
Puerto Rico
Beautifully restored map of Puerto Rico from 1886
Mapa Topografico De La Isla De Puerto Rico
New York
New York City, a map of “the center of the world” in 1902
Vintage Map of NYC, 1902 This map of New York City was engraved for the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad in 1902, and…
Massachusetts
This is how Lynn, Massachusetts looked in 1916
See what Lynn looked like more than 100 years ago!
Connecticut
Beautifully restored map of Stonington, Connecticut from 1879
Historic bird's eye view of Stonington, Connecticut as it used to be
Pennsylvania
Bird’s eye view of Bath, Pennsylvania in 1885
This bird's eye view of Bath, Pennsylvania was created more than 130 years ago.
New York
Beautifully restored map of the Bronx, NYC from 1921
Historic bird's eye view of the Bronx from 1921
Vermont
Historic old map of Ludlow, Vermont from 1885
Click here to see what Ludlow looked like 100+ years ago!
Rhode Island
Plan of Newport, Rhode Island created in 1777 by the invading British Army
Click here to see Newport, Rhode Island in 1777