Historical Maps

Maps (Geography)

In this lesson students will learn about the design elements of a map, apply an analytical framework to analyze maps, consider maps as sources that contain bias, and assess the value and limitations of using maps as sources (USA: Brown University 2018).

Some special maps, especially historical maps from all over the world (University of Texas, USA 2010-14).

The collection focuses on 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 (2011-18).

Map Collection

Satellite, street maps and more (National Geographic 2010).

Server für digitale historische Karten amLEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FÜR EUROPÄISCHE GESCHICHTE – MAINZ

This video shows how OS maps are divided into different grid references and how we can use these to identify 4 figure and 6 figure grid references. This enables you to exactly find or pinpoint a region or place (Geographer Online 2012).

The site presents a range of documents and primary source materials that tell the story of the nation from 1801 to 2001 (University of Portsmouth 2013-18).