Best Historical Maps Apps

Historical Satellite Maps

Past/Present,Street, Timelapse

Free

Explore decades of old satellite and aerial images to compare past and present views of any location. An interactive timeline allows you to swipe through years, offering a fascinating tool for research, education, and curiosity about historical changes.

Battle Maps: America’s Wars

by American Battlefield Trust

Free

Explore the major events and conflicts of the American Civil War with detailed battle maps. Locate your position on historical maps with GPS accuracy and access battle summaries and historic information.

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS

Historical Maps & Street 3D

Free

Explore historical satellite imagery and street views to witness changes across the globe over time. Compare different years' perspectives and record time-lapse videos of urban development and natural events.

Happened Here: History Map

Every Place has a Story

Free

Discover hidden historical stories in your surroundings with an interactive map. Uncover the past of landmarks and local sites, check in to track your explorations, and earn badges for your discoveries. See familiar places in a new light.

Historic Aerials

Property History/Aerial Photos

Free

Explore historical aerial imagery across the US to see how landscapes and neighborhoods have changed. This app provides spatially accurate, orthorectified imagery, allowing you to pinpoint historic features and research property history. It's a powerful tool for researchers, enthusiasts, and professionals investigating the past.

Vetus Maps

Старинные карты

Free

Discover historical landscapes and lost villages with this app. Overlay old maps onto modern views, set markers, and record GPS tracks. Access a vast catalog of historical maps for offline navigation and research.

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

Get directions & avoid traffic

Free

Navigate the US and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Find points of interest, get real-time traffic updates, and plan multi-stop routes. Save time and money with smart route options and gas price comparisons.

Taipei Historical Maps

by Academia Sinica Digital Center

Free

Explore Taipei's past by overlaying historical maps and photographs from 1895-1974 onto modern-day Google Maps and Street View. See how the city has transformed over time with detailed geographical referencing.

Tainan Historical Maps

by Academia Sinica Digital Center

Free

Explore historical Tainan by comparing old maps and photos from 1875-1978 with current Google Maps and Street View. "Travel in time" as you walk around the city, reliving its past elegance with detailed historical imagery.

Taichung Historical Maps

by Academia Sinica Digital Center

Free

Explore Taichung's past with historical maps and photos from 1895-1986. Compare them with current Google Maps and Street View using geolocation for a unique cultural journey through the city's development.