Now over 100 new maps added to the Rumsey Historical Maps in Google Earth and to a new layer in Google Maps. Read more about these collections.. New! September, 2008, over 30 new maps in Google Earth, including the Wheeler Survey of the U.S. West, 1871-83. 


The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection is now in Second Life. In this virtual world, you can experience maps like you never have before. 

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The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection has over 18,460 maps online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North American and South American maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia, and Africa are also represented. Collection categories include antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall, childrens, and manuscript maps. Some examples are United States map, maps New York, California map, Arizona map, America map, New York City map, Chicago map, and Colorado map. The collection can be used to study history, genealogy and family history. 

New! - Explore the Collection Directory to view the maps by categories.

Read an article about the collection, take a Flash Tour of the collection (requires Flash), or view 360° panoramic images of the collection space. You can also view Japanese Historical Maps or fine art images from The AMICA Library. Browse lists of the collection's many Atlases. 

Read about Cartographica Extraordinaire which features stunning reproductions from the David Rumsey Map Collection and examines history from a uniquely geographic perspective.