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Map History
Map History provides an index and sitemap for the World Wide Web Virtual Library's map history resources.
About Map History
Map History was an index and gateway to resources on the history of cartography, maintained by Tony Campbell, a former Map Librarian at the British Library. Its pages listed conferences, collections, exhibitions, reading suggestions, web articles and thousands of links to map image sites. Its stated purpose was to help users find free information about old maps, both online and in print.
As of 1 January 2026, the site has been discontinued and is no longer maintained. Its content remains accessible through copies saved by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from 2003 onward. The author's own research results and material on Mediterranean portolan charts have been gathered together, and the author hopes this material can continue for a while.
Key features
- Index of resources on the history of cartography, organized by category
- Listings of map collections, exhibitions, conferences and map collecting
- Reading suggestions and lists of web articles on map history
- Links lists and gateways to map image sites and related web resources
- Archived copies of site content through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine
- Information on J.B. Harley Research Fellowships in the History of Cartography
Best for: Researchers and students who want an archived starting point for finding free resources on the history of cartography and old maps.
Good for
- Organizes a wide range of map history resources into clear categories
- Past content remains accessible through Wayback Machine copies from 2003 onward
Watch out for
- The site has been discontinued and is no longer maintained as of 1 January 2026
- Its original purpose as a current gateway to the subject will cease
Map History at a glance
- Website
- maphistory.info
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Maps, Navigation & Weather
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Map History FAQ
Is Map History still being updated?
No. The site was discontinued as of 1 January 2026.
How can I access content from the site?
Almost everything that appeared on the site has been regularly saved on the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from 2003 onward.
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The site lists [email protected] as the contact address.
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