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Historical Maps of North America

A selection of early maps showing areas in New England, New York Harbor, and Canada, detailing geography and postal routes.

A map of Zambesia from 1891, published by Edward Stanford Ltd. in London. The map is in color and measures 50 x 40 cm

A large chart of PORT MAON on the ISLAND MINORK in the Meditteranean 1702 - 1707. Cartographic. Maps, Nautical charts. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Minorca (Spain), Mahon (Spain)

Bridgman's new Map of the city of New York, divided into boroughs with its environs. 1897. Cartographic. Maps. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division

Map of the rail roads of the State of New York, 1881. Additional, Map of the railroads of the State of New York., 1881., Albany, N.Y. Railroads and canals in New York (State), along with administrative and political divisions., 1 map; dimensions 86 x 110 cm, on sheet 91 x 115 cm

Diagram of rail roads diverging from Boston : showing the depots and distances , Railroads, New England, Maps, Railroads, Connecticut, Maps, Railroads, Massachusetts, Maps, Railroads, Rhode Island, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1827 Finley Map of Delaware

A map of Chili, Patagonia, La Plata and ye south part of Brasil , South America, Maps, Early works to 1800, Patagonia Argentina and Chile, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

North part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Plate II Part of the West Riding of Yorkshire West Riding of Yorkshire text. Maps, Atlases. 1793. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Geography, Great Britain

A historical map of Goshen Township, dated 1875, published by Andreas, Baskin & Burr in Chicago. The map includes details on real property, business enterprises, and the history of Orange County, New York

Plan of Scituate made by A. Robbins and S. A. Turner, dated 1831. See also 1830 Series, v.11:p.2 no.2095... , Massachusetts , Plymouth ,county , Scituate

New York ,. Robert E. Diefenbach Map Collection

Nova Anglia Septentrionali Americae implantata Anglorumque coloniis florentissima geographicè exhibita , Northeastern States, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

The provinces of New York, and New Jersey: with part of Pensilvania and the province of Quebec Cartographic. Maps. 1776. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Nautical charts , Lower Bay (N.Y. and N.J.), New York (State), Northeastern States, Nautical charts , Upper Bay (N.Y. and N.J.)

1862 Johnson's Map of Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland Denmark

Sweden: map. Engraving, 1808.

Geological map of part of Jamaica , Geology, Jamaica, Maps, Jamaica, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Map of Hampton Roads and Norfolk Harbor : showing the location of Fortress Monroe & Forts Calhoun & Norfolk : from the latest government surveys , Harbors, Virginia, Norfolk, Maps, Hampton Roads Va. : Harbor, Maps, Fort Monroe Va., Maps, Fort Norfolk Va., Maps, Fort Wool Va., Maps, Norfolk Va., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

A map of Brazil, now called New Portugal Cartographic. Maps. 1814. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division

A New map of the province of Maryland in North America. Relief shown pictorially. Also covers Delaware and parts of other adjacent states. From the Universal magazine (February 1780), v. 66.... , Maryland Delaware

Image taken from page 503 of 'A Popular History of the Dominion of Canada ... Revised ... edition, brought down to 1888 ... With ... maps, and ... engravings'

Nieuwe kaart van de Grootbrittannische volkplantingen in Noord America : waar in tevens de Fransche bezittingen en de Landen, tusschen die beide volken in geschil staande en de wederzydsche pretensien duidelyk aangewezen worden , North America, Maps, Early works to 1800, Great Britain, Colonies, America, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Birds eye view of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia , Virginia, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views, Maryland, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views, Delaware, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views, Washington D.C., History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views, Middle Atlantic States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Birds eye view of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. Oriented with north toward the right. Includes distance charts. Battle sites indicated by crossed swords. "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1861 by John Bachmann ... ". Torn in Two: Three separately published bird's-eye views provide a continuous panoramic perspective of the southeastern United States coast, extending from the Chesapeake Bay to Florida. Together they highlight the Union naval blockade of the Confederacy, showing pictorially coastal fortifications as well as ships lining the coast and entering major harbors. It is truly remarkable that these views were the work of one man, Swiss born artist John Bachmann, because he did not have the ability to observe such a large part of the country from an elevated perspective, other than in his own creative imagination. While not particularly useful for planning military maneuvers because of exaggerated topography and inconsistent scales, the

Prima Europe tabula. Title from verso. Map of the British Isles, including Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Relief shown pictorially. Engraved on wood with place names in moveable type. Includes names of places and natural features. In margin: notes on latitude. Appears in the author's Geographia. Ulm : Lienhart Hol, 16 July 1482. Text in Latin. Cataloging, conservation, and digitization made possible in part by The National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.... , British Isles ,area Ireland

1818 Pinkerton Map of Northwestern South America (Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama)

Vermont , Vermont, Maps, Early works to 1800, Vermont, Administrative and political divisions, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1850 Tallis Map of West Canada or Ontario ( includes Great Lakes )

Map of Boston and its vicinity from actual survey , Real property, Massachusetts, Boston, Maps, Boston Mass., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Cartography, France, 19th century. Territory of Nice. Map by A. Lorrain from Maps of the Sardinian Kingdom, Paris 1840. Engraving in copper.

Map of the eastern part of the Province of Ontario. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. "Reference figures 42 to 81 are found only on this map." Pages 40-41 from an atlas. Index with population figures on verso, p. 39 and 42... Rand, McNally & Co.'s Ontario no. 2. Rand, McNally & Co.'s Ontario no. 2, Canada , Ontario ,province

1827 Finley Map of Israel - Palestine -Holy Land

Bicycle map of Massachusetts , Bicycle trails, Massachusetts, Maps, Cycling, Massachusetts, Maps, Massachusetts, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1851 Black Map of Eastern Canada ( Ontario, New Brunswick)

Virginia and Maryland. Imprint derived from the atlas in which the map was issued. Numbered 50. Shows rivers, boundaries, settlements and woods. Relief shown pictorially. London meridian. Appears in the author's Atlas Minor. London: Thos. Bowles and John Bowles, 1732 or 1736. Virginia and Maryland, with Chesapeake Bay.... , Virginia Maryland

1827 Finley Map of New Jersey

Map of Palestine and all Bible lands, containing the ancient and modern names of all known places, a table of seasons, weather, productions, etc., the journeys of the Israelites from Egypt, the world as known to the Hebrews, the travels of the apostle Paul, the holy city of Jerusalem, altitudes in English feet on the locality, texts of scripture cited to cities, etc , Illustrations, Geography, Maps, Israel, Maps, Palestine, Maps, Sinai Egypt, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Map of the island of Goeree-Overflakkee, Cornelis van Baarsel, After Anthonius Weel (II) van, 1811 print Map of the island of Goeree-Overflakkee. On the left a table with information about the polders and jurisdictions in Goeree and Overflakkee. At the bottom of a cartouche with the title. At the top right a cartouche with the legend. At the bottom right a bowl: Scale of Duisend Roden Voors. Degree distribution along the edges. paper engraving / etching maps of separate countries or regions. (story of) Neptune (Poseidon). triton(s) Goeree-Overflakkee

Map of the Sunbury and Erie Rail Road and its connections. Description derived from published bibliography.. Outline map of the northeastern and north-central United States overprinted in red to show the railroad network. Chartered April 3, 1837. See entry 573... , Northeastern United States ,area

Map of Mount Desert Island, Maine. Relief shown by contours, hachures and spot heights. "1896, and revised 1901." "Topography and hydrography adapted from the map of Mount Desert Island issued by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, June 1882." "Nomenclature, revised and corrected, adapted from the map dated June, 1893, compiled for the flora of Mount Desert Island."... , Maine , Hancock ,county , Mount Desert Island ,island

A New Map of the Island and Kingdom of Corsica. An extraordinary 1794 map of the Island and Kingdom of Corsica. Covers the entire island in extraordinary detail offering both topographical and political information. With its unique blend of dramatic mountains and stunning pristine beaches, Corsica is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful places. A note in the lower right hand quadrant discusses the geography and population of the island. Prepared by Thomas Jefferys and published by Laurie & Whittle in Kitchin's 1794 General Atlas

The cross and the crescent--Harper's pictorial map of the seat of the war in the east. Relief shown by landforms. "Supplement to Harper's Weekly for June, 1877 -(See page 430)."... , Turkey Balkan Peninsula ,area

China , China, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Artist: Matthew Albert Lotter, American, active late 18th century, A Plan of the City and Environs of Philadelphia: Engraved and Published by Matthew Albert Lotter with an Elevation of the State House, Colored engraving, platemark: 59.6 × 45.7 cm (23 7/16 × 18 in.), Made in United States, American, 18th century, Works on Paper - Prints

Map of the Sunbury and Erie Rail Road and its connections , Sunbury and Erie Rail Road Company, Maps, Railroads, Northeastern States, Maps, Northeastern States, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Map of the Isle of Wight (County series)Date: circa 1857

Norway Sweden Map 1872 Gotha, Justus Perthes, 1872, Atlas

A new & complete map of the city of Boston, with part of Charlestown, Cambridge & Roxbury , Fortification, Massachusetts, Boston, Maps, Boston Mass., Maps, Charlestown Boston, Mass., Maps, Roxbury Boston, Mass., Maps, Cambridge Mass., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Map of the city of Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 1907 , Quincy Mass., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Essex County. Shows townships, railroads, rivers, and some towns and geographic features. Manuscript map drawn by a schoolgirl in ink, watercolor and pencil. Includes statistical table.... , Massachusetts , Essex ,county

Vintage map of the Shetland Islands by Edward Weller, circa 1860s

The marches of Lord Cornwallis in the Southern Provinces now States of North America, comprehending the two Carolinas, with Virginia and Maryland, and the Delaware counties., February 3, 1787., London. Publisher, Published by Wm. Faden, geographer to the King, Charing Cross. Southern States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Maps -- Early works to 1800., 1 map, hand colored, 63 x 48 cm

1814 Rizzi-Zannoni Map of Italy

A chart of the island of Cape Breton , Nautical charts, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island, Early works to 1800, Cape Breton Island N.S., Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

A chart of the island of Cape Breton. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Depths shown by soundings. Appears in the author's Atlantic Neptune. London : J.F.W. Des Barres, 1777-1781.. Samuel Holland's topographic surveys and Des Barres' hydrographic soundings appear on this chart of Cape Breton Island, which was included in The Atlantic Neptune. Since the British knew relatively little about the interior of the island, surveying proved to be more difficult for Holland than on St. John's Island. The northwest region of the island was simply referred to as "Hunting Country." As on St. John Island, Holland divided the land and named places in a similar manner. However, because English royal names never became part of the local vernacular, these place names reverted to French, or were named anew by subsequent Scottish settlers... , Canada , Nova Scotia ,province , Cape Breton Island ,island

Topographic map of Hardin County, Illinois , Hardin County Ill., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Civil War Map- Virginia 1862, Bacon.

Map of Palestine and all Bible lands, containing the ancient and modern names of all known places, a table of seasons, weather, productions, etc., the journeys of the Israelites from Egypt, the world as known to the Hebrews, the travels of the apostle Paul, the holy city of Jerusalem, altitudes in English feet on the locality, texts of scripture cited to cities, etc , Illustrations, Geography, Maps, Israel, Maps, Palestine, Maps, Sinai Egypt, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Canaan, or Palestine, as it was divided between the twelve tribes of Israel. After a map published in 1750.

Situations plan der Englischen Armée vor und um Boston nebst der stellung der Americaner , Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775, Maps, Early works to 1800, Boston Mass., History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Maps, Early works to 1800, Massachusetts, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Trolley wayfinder, birds eye view of trolley routes in New England , Street-railroads, New England, Maps, New England, Aerial views Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Map titled 'États-Unis de l'Amérique septentrionale avec les Isles Royale, de Terre Neuve, de St. Jean, l'Acadie &c.,' published in 1785. The map is hand-colored, measuring 46 x 61 cm, and was produced by Chez Delamarche, a geographic publisher in Paris. It depicts the United States and various regions in North America

Map of the town of Wrentham : Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Shows county and town boundaries, names of surrounding towns and counties, names of streets, drainage, and other points of interest ; wards numbered. Relief shown by hachures. Inset: Wrentham Centre. Includes "miscellaneous statistics." Engravings include list of ministers: First Congregational Church -- Second Baptist Church -- Congregational Church -- 1st Baptist Church -- Universalist Church.... , Massachusetts , Norfolk ,county , Wrentham

Smith's topographical map of Virginia and Maryland. Also covers part of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Shows state and county boundaries, names of cities, towns, rivers, roads and railroads and other points of interest. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Insets: Fortress Monroe -- Fort McHenry. Includes historical notes.... , Virginia Maryland

Map of the surface formations of the southern peninsula of Michigan. Relief shown by contours. Contour interval 100 feet. Published in cooperation with the United States Geological Survey.... , Michigan

Carte geologique de la Suisse = Geologische karte der Schweiz. In French and German.... , Switzerland

Map of the British and French dominions in North America, drawn by order of the British government in 1755, showing what that government then conceded as New England , New England, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Bacon's new large-print map of Alaska & the Klondike : compiled from the most recent government surveys and showing routes to the gold fields , Railroads, Yukon, Maps, Railroads, Alaska, Maps, Shipping, Alaska, Maps, Klondike River Valley Yukon, Gold discoveries, Maps, Alaska, Maps, Yukon, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1815 Thomson Map of Guadaloupe, Antigua, Marie Galante ( West Indies )

Map of Boston , Boston Mass., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Somersetshire text. Maps, Atlases. 1793. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Geography, Great Britain

Vintage Map of Japan, published in 1655 by Joan Blaeu

Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Map of Sicily (or the Kingdom of Naples) commissioned by the King of the Two Sicilies. Created by Giovanni Antonio Rizzi-Zannoni, Paris 1691-1693 ca. Copperplate 150 x 135 cm.

Florida ,. Robert E. Diefenbach Map Collection

Map of the surface formations of the Southern Peninsula of Michigan , Geology, Michigan, Lower Peninsula, Maps, Land capability for agriculture, Michigan, Lower Peninsula, Maps, Lower Peninsula Mich., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Martha's Vineyard Island , Maps, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Map of Boyd, Carter and Greenup Counties , Geology, Kentucky, Boyd County, Maps, Geology, Kentucky, Carter County, Maps, Geology, Kentucky, Greenup County, Maps, Boyd County Ky., Maps, Carter County Ky., Maps, Greenup County Ky., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1724 De L'Isle Map of Persia (Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan)

Ireland , Ireland, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

State of West Virginia, stations and transmission lines used in public service in 1921 , Electric lines, West Virginia, Maps, Electric power, West Virginia, Maps, Power-plants, West Virginia, Maps, West Virginia, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Chart of the streights of Belle Isle , Coasts, Newfoundland and Labrador, Maps, Early works to 1800, Nautical charts, Newfoundland and Labrador, Belle Isle, Strait of, Maps, Early works to 1800, Belle Isle, Strait of N.L., Maps, Early works to 1800 Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1853 Mitchell Map of India

1848 Colton Map of New York City and Vicinity (33 Miles Around)

Birds eye view of Florida and part of Georgia and Alabama , Florida, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views, South Atlantic States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1786 Bocage Map of Corinthia, Sicyonia and Achaia in Ancient Greece

Path map of the Eastern part of Mount Desert Island Maine , Forest reserves, Maine, Mount Desert Island, Maps, Trails, Maine, Mount Desert Island, Maps, Mount Desert Island Me., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1880 Colton Pocket Map of Long Island

State of West Virginia, stations and transmission lines used in public service in 1921 , Electric lines, West Virginia, Maps, Electric power, West Virginia, Maps, Power-plants, West Virginia, Maps, West Virginia, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

18th century map of Joseon Era, Korea, c1785.

Sandy-Bay, Mass , Nautical charts, Massachusetts, Rockport, Rockport Mass., Maps, Manuscript, Sandy Bay Mass., Maps, Manuscript Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Map of the province of Nova Scotia to illustrate report by E.R. Faribault, B.A. Sc. on the 'Gold fields of Nova Scotia' , Geology, Nova Scotia, Maps, Granite, Nova Scotia, Maps, Mines and mineral resources, Nova Scotia, Maps, Gold mines and mining, Nova Scotia, Maps, Nova Scotia, Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

1827 Finley Map of New Hampshire

Old Bombay Map Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Birds eye view of Florida and part of Georgia and Alabama , Florida, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views, South Atlantic States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Aerial views Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

Mappa geographica Provinciae Novae Eboraci ab Anglis New-York dictae Carte geographique des provinces Neu-York et Neu-Jersey en Amerique publié par les Heritiers de Homann 1778 Cartographic. Maps. 1778. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. New York (State), New Jersey, New Jersey , Maps , Early works to 1800, Northeastern States, New Jersey , Administrative and political divisions , Maps , Early works to 1800, New York (State) , Administrative and political divisions , Maps , Early works to 1800, New York (State) , Maps , Early works to 1800, Northeastern States , Maps , Early works to 1800

Map of Mount Desert Island, Maine , Forest reserves, Maine, Mount Desert Island, Maps, Mount Desert Island Me., Maps Norman B. Leventhal Map Center Collection

MAPA DEL REINO DE SEVILLA - 1767. Author: LOPEZ TOMAS. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Map of New England, 31st. Title supplied by cataloger. Text in Japanese. Double-page map from a primer on geography. Includes depiction of New England, inset of Boston, and description of Boston Harbor, Rhode Island, Hartford, CT, and manufacturing in Lowell, MA.... , Massachusetts , Suffolk ,county , Boston New England ,area

N.N., Japan (without dat.): Floor plan 1: 800000. Print colored on paper, 110.9 x 77.3 cm (including scan edges) N.N. : Japan

Japan: 'Feudal Map of Japan Before Sekigahara' (1600), A History of Japan during the century of early foreign intercourse (1542-1651), James Murdoch and Isoh Yamagata, 1903

Scriba Township, 1867. C. K. Stone. 1867. Philadelphia C. K. Stone. Oswego County (N.Y.), Real property, Business enterprises. New York (State)

N.N., Hydrographic map of the local location of the Vistula current along with Environ at Gdansk (02.1840): map, scale bar. Pressure on paper, 39.6 x 52.6 cm (including scan edges) N.N. : Hydrografische Karte der örtlichen Lage des Weichselstromes nebst Environs bei Danzig

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