OldMapsOnline - History & Maps 2.0

Klokan Technologies ❘ Freeware ❘
iOS
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OldMapsOnline presents itself as a remarkable resource for individuals interested in history and cartography. This iOS application allows users to engage with a vast collection of historical maps, offering insights into the geographical and political evolution of various regions.

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 <li>Vast Collection of Historical Maps: The app boasts access to over 500,000 high-resolution scanned maps, sourced from esteemed cultural institutions. This extensive library allows users to explore detailed cartographic representations from different eras.</li>
 
 <li>Interactive Map with Timeline: An interactive map feature enables users to select specific years and observe the transformations in political boundaries and significant historical events, enhancing the understanding of geographical shifts.</li>
 
 <li>Overlay and Compare Maps: Users can overlay historical maps on contemporary maps, providing a striking visual analysis of urban changes and landscape alterations across time.</li>
 
 <li>Community-Driven Collection: OldMapsOnline encourages collaboration among history enthusiasts to contribute to its growing repository. This community aspect fosters a shared exploration of historical narratives embedded in the maps.</li>
 
 <li>Seamless Wikipedia Integration: The application integrates Wikipedia information, giving users access to a wealth of historical content for deeper research into the maps' contexts.</li>
 
 <li>Intuitive Search by Location: Finding old maps is simplified through an intuitive search interface that allows users to zoom and pan on a world map or input specific location names, complemented by timeline navigation.</li>
 
 <li>Convenient Browser Extension: A browser extension facilitates the addition of historical maps discovered online into the OldMapsOnline collection, further enriching the available database.</li>
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The app also offers advanced tools such as a 3D terrain view and augmented reality features, catering to historians, students, and those simply curious about past landscapes.

OldMapsOnline is developed by a team comprising cartographers, historians, and volunteers, with partnerships involving notable institutions like the British Library and Stanford's David Rumsey Collection. This collaboration exemplifies a concerted effort to democratize access to historical cartography.

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