Best Historical Maps Apps

Decades of old satellite imagesHistorical aerial photographyCompare past and present views

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.

🔧 Utilities

(1)

subscription

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS

Historical Maps & Street 3D

Simultaneous Google Street View and Apple Look AroundInteractive timeline and slider for year selectionLocation search functionality

$3.99 | 100% OFF

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.

🔍 Reference

(418)

Overlay old maps on modern mapsAdjust map transparencyDownloadable map catalog

Maps Explorer

Maps Explorer: old maps

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.

OldView: Historic City Tourism

(95)

freemium

Historic Photo Travel Maps

View historical photos at exact locationsUpload and share personal historical imagesDiscover images from an extensive database

Explore historical photos overlaid on your current location. Discover the past through images taken at precise spots and contribute your own historical snapshots to a global archive. Share your discoveries and connect with a community of history enthusiasts.

✈️ Travel

(71)

free

Happened Here: History Map

Every Place has a Story

Interactive historical mapDiscover nearby historical sitesLearn stories behind locations

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.

Explore & create nearby maps

USGS Topographical Maps

Download USGS topographical maps offlineImport geospatial PDF mapsOffline GPS usage on downloaded maps

Access and use detailed USGS topographical maps offline, even historical versions. Import your own geospatial PDF maps for navigation, route planning, and distance measurement. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

(174)

subscription

Get directions & avoid traffic

Turn-by-turn voice navigationReal-time traffic updatesPoints of interest search

Navigate the United States and Canada with turn-by-turn voice directions for walking and driving. Avoid traffic with real-time updates, find nearby points of interest, and plan routes to save time and money.

(21K)

Property History/Aerial Photos

Historic Aerials

View historical aerial imagery across decadesCompare past and present imagerySpatially accurate orthorectified imagery

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.

🔍 Reference

(37)

ad-supported

Historical Marker Ahead!

by Michael Andries

Automatic GPS-based marker detectionHands-free operation with voice alertsCustomizable alert radius

This app transforms drives into educational journeys by automatically identifying and announcing historical markers using GPS. It offers hands-free operation, customizable alert distances, and the ability to read marker inscriptions aloud. Users can filter markers by topic and access detailed information offline.

✈️ Travel

(1)

free

Battle Maps: America’s Wars

by American Battlefield Trust

Detailed Civil War battle mapsGPS-enabled location trackingHistoric battle summaries

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.

Ferraris maps, topoferraris

View 1777 Ferraris Cabinet MapCompare historical topographic maps8 map layers from different periods

Explore historical Belgian landscapes with this app. View the 1777 Ferraris Cabinet Map and compare it with various topographic maps from different periods over the past 250 years. Discover how the terrain has changed and follow suggested walking routes or import your own GPX tracks.

RoadWatch — Offline Map Geo

(0)

free

by MIRABEN KALANT

Discover community-curated placesSave favorite locationsBrowse full map by category

Discover and save community-curated places like cafes, parks, and scenic roads. Browse a full map, save favorites, read reviews, and add your own recommendations with photos and notes to build a personal guide to local spots.

(1)

ad-supported

Time Portal: Then & Now

Historic Photos on a Map

Map-based historical photo explorationLocation-based search for old photosFilter historical images by year

$7.99 | 100% OFF

Explore historical photos pinned on a map to see how places have changed over time. Compare past and present views of cities, streets, and landmarks with a vast collection of vintage images.

📚 Education

(110)

MapChart App

Create Custom Maps

Wide variety of map typesIntuitive map coloringCustomizable map elements

Create custom maps by coloring them with various tools and options. Save, load, and share your creations. Offers a wide selection of map types, from world and historical maps to fantasy and video game maps.

🎨 Graphics & Design

(4.7K)