What is Old Maps Online?
The app provides a centralized search platform to access historical maps from library collections worldwide. It enables users to explore a vast digital repository of cartographic resources through a user-friendly geographical search interface. By entering a place name or navigating the map window, users can discover and directly access high-resolution digital scans of historical maps hosted on the websites of participating institutions. This app streamlines the process of finding and accessing these valuable archival materials, empowering researchers, students, and the general public to engage with primary source cartography from across the globe
Highlights
- Geographical search functionality to explore historical maps by location
- Aggregated access to digital map collections from multiple library institutions
- Direct links to high-resolution map images on host websites
- Support for narrowing search results by date range
Platforms
- Online
Languages
- English