Map Stories

From the French and Indian War to the Revolution, New England was mapped more thoroughly than any other part of early America. Explore the iconic 'Most Inhabited Part' maps and...

For centuries, cartographers returned to the Holy Land to map the geography of the Bible. Explore our collection of vintage Palestine maps, including the 1916 'Palestine In the Time of...

The Civil War was the most thoroughly mapped conflict in American history. From South Mountain to Gettysburg, discover how 19th-century battle maps captured America's defining conflict — and why collectors...

New to collecting vintage maps? This guide covers how to choose the right subject, understand map dates and editions, pick the right size, frame your map, and buy the perfect...

Albany, New York has been mapped for four centuries — from Dutch trading post to Victorian capital. Explore our collection of vintage Albany and Hudson Valley maps, including the detailed...

The Pennsylvania Railroad was once the largest corporation in the United States. Explore how its own vintage maps — from Altoona's car shops to the full 1889 system map —...