Guides: Primary Sources (U.S. History): Maps and Geography

Maps and Geography

Purpose

This is a selected bibliography of primary source collections historic maps pertaining to U.S. history available online. Please note, the library is not responsible for the content on these sources and it is the student's responsibility to properly cite from the proper location. There may also be secondary sources included in these collections and it is up to the student to evaluate if the item qualifies as a primary or secondary source.

American Panorama
Interactive atlases of the United States. Topics currently include the forced migration of enslaved people, the Overland Trails, foreign-born population (1850-2010), and canals (1820-1860).
Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States
Atlases of the United States that cover the following topics: The Natural Environment, Cartography (1492-1867), Native Americans (1567-1930), Explorations in the West and Southwest (1535-1852), Lands (1603-1930), Settlement, Population, and Towns (1650-1790), States, Territories, and Cities (1790-1930), Population (1790-1930), Colleges, Universities, and Churches (1775-1890), Boundaries (1607-1927), Political Parties and, Opinions (1788-1930), Political, Social, and Educational Reforms (1775-1931), Industries and Transportation (1620-1931).
Digital History Historic Maps
Digital access to historic maps dating from the 15th century to the Civil War.
Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
Digital access to historical maps of U.S. cities, Texas, national parks and topographic maps.
Sanborn Fire Maps (Texas)
The Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library map collection provide access to digital copies of Texas towns and communities dating from 1877 to 1922.
Voting America: United States Politics, 1840-2008
Maps showing presidential elections (1840-2008), Congressional elections (1992-2008), individual elections (1840-2008), and population maps (1840-2000).