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.

GEarth Map: Satellite Map GPS

Historical Maps & Street 3D

Free

$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.

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.

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.

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.

TopoRec - Map Viewer

by Enrico Hoffmann

Free

Explore historical and modern maps with this powerful viewer. Discover locations, record tracks, edit areas, and import/export data. Ideal for historians, archaeologists, and outdoor enthusiasts.

MapQuest GPS Navigation & Maps

Get directions & avoid traffic

Free

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.

Topo Reader

USGS Topographical Maps

Free

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.

AR Globe - David Rumsey Maps

Historic Globes in Real Space

Free

Explore historical globes in your own space using augmented reality. Move around, zoom in, and even go inside these detailed 3D models. It serves as both an educational tool for history and an engaging interactive experience.

OldView: Historic City Tourism

Historic Photo Travel Maps

Free

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.

MapChart App

Create Custom Maps

Free

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.

World History Map

World History atlas

Free

Explore ancient civilizations and modern historical developments with detailed maps. This atlas covers regions from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the Roman Empire and the 15th-century global landscape. It's a practical tool for visualizing world history.

Floating Maps

Beautiful maps brought to life

Free

Experience historical aerial photography overlaid on beautiful map art using augmented reality. Scan a QR code on a wall print to see a 3D rendering of your town, showcasing landscape changes from 1938 to 2019.