Historical Map Of Usa

This interactive map of the united states shows the historical boundaries names organization and attachments of every state extinct territory from the creation of the u s.

Historical map of usa. More detailed maps reveal property or home acreage along with property names. The first maps are world in 1815 napoleonic wars 1880 and world europe in 1914 start of world war i and 1938 start of world war ii. United states officially united states of america abbreviated u s. There are many historic trails and roads in the united states which were important to the settlement and development of the united states including those used by american indians.

In 1776 to 1912. The cold war world map is now live. Please know that producing accurate historical maps is pretty difficult taking into account. The lists below include only those routes in use prior to the creation of the american highway system in 1926.

These are especially helpful because they also record owners names and with features within the local communities. Old atlas maps of colonial america and the u s. Historical atlases we have images of old american atlases during the years 1750 to 1900. Besides the 48 conterminous states that occupy the middle latitudes of the continent the united states includes the state of alaska at the northwestern extreme of north america and the island state of hawaii in the mid pacific ocean.

Visit the new usa historical map to create a map showing the territorial evolution of the united states from 1790 to today. Historical maps on other web sites. For example many historical maps show distinct buildings. Comparative history political military art science literature religion philosophy.

Cities historical maps of texas historical maps of texas cities maps of national historic parks memorials military parks and battlefields national atlas of the united states of america 1970 pre 1945 topographic maps of the united states u s. World history maps timelines. Topoview shows the many and varied older maps of each area and so is useful for historical purposes for example the names of some natural and cultural features have changed over time and the old names can be found on these historical topographic maps. These are scanned from the original copies so you can see the states and counties as our ancestors saw them over a hundred years ago.

The role of maps for american history in the history of the united states of america. By simply examining a variety of maps it will be possible to date improvements in your property over time. Many more local routes are discussed at entries for the relevant town. The most current maps are available from the national map and us topo quadrangles.

Or u s a byname america country in north america a federal republic of 50 states. Maps can also offer some very interesting information about public documents and other records pertaining to certain ancestors. Early inhabitants exploration and settlement territorial growth military history later historical maps other historical map sites.