Category — Topographic Maps

If you have an interest in historical topographic maps, this site may be of interest. The site is home to an ongoing project headed by Christoper Marshall to amass a collection of historic USGS (United States Geological Survey) topographic maps. Don’t miss the section about the evolution of USGS maps.

Mr. Marshall started the collection while researching abandoned railroad rights-of-way from his home in Amherst, New Hampshire. He soon learned that no library in New Hampshire had a complete collection of the old USGS maps that were invaluable to his research. Mr. Marshall took it upon himself to bring a laptop and scanner with him on visits to various libraries, and proceeded to digitize many historic USGS topographical maps. The collection, with the help of other map enthusiasts, is gradually expanding beyond New England and is available for our viewing pleasure.

[tags]Cartographic History, Cartography, Antique Maps, Topographic Maps[/tags]