Maps explained: history, borders, data and design

Land of Maps

Subject

History maps (page 9)

Empires, wars, borders and old maps that show how the world was divided and understood in the past.

404 maps in this collection

All history maps

History

Mapa de Espaa Constitucin de 1873

The Mapa De España Constitución De 1873 depicts Spain during the era of the 1873 Constitution, also known as the First Spanish Republic.

Map: Flag Map of the Empire of Japan

History

Flag Map of the Empire of Japan

The Empire of Japan, also known as the Imperial Japan or Imperial Way Faction, was an era in Japanese history that lasted from 1868 to 1947.

Map: Flag Map of East Germany 19591990

History

Flag Map of East Germany 19591990

The Flag Map of East Germany 1959-1990 depicts the territorial boundaries and flag design of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) during the Cold War era.

History

Map of the Dday Landings

The D-Day Landings, which occurred on June 6, 1944, were a major military operation during World War II.

Map: Czechoslovak Republic Map 1919

History

Czechoslovak Republic Map 1919

The Czechoslovak Republic Map of 1919 illustrates the borders and geography of the newly founded independent country, known as Czechoslovakia.

History

Map Thirteen Colonies 1775

The American Revolutionary War, which lasted from 1775 to 1783, played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the United States.

History

Map Thirteen Colonies 1775Es

The Map Thirteen Colonies 1775Es represents the geographical layout of the thirteen British colonies that were present on the eastern coast of North.

History

Map of Africa in 1939

The map of Africa in 1939 represents a crucial era in the continent’s history.

History

Mapa del Frica Colonial 1914 Ast

The “Mapa Del Frica Colonial 1914 Ast” is a significant cartographic artifact that showcases the colonial presence in Africa during the year 1914.

Map: Cold War Map 1959

History

Cold War Map 1959

The Cold War, mainly characterized by political and military rivalry, divided the world into two major spheres of influence.

Map: Cold War Map 1980

History

Cold War Map 1980

The Cold War, a period of political and ideological rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Map: American Civil War Map

History

American Civil War Map

The American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was a major conflict fought primarily between the northern states (Union) and the southern.

Map: Chola Map

History

Chola Map

The Chola Map, created during the Chola dynasty’s reign from the 9th to the 13th century, provides an invaluable representation of their vast empire.

Map: Qing Empire at Its Height Flag Map

History

Qing Empire at Its Height Flag Map

The Qing Empire, also known as the Qing Dynasty, was the last imperial dynasty of China. It spanned from 1644 to 1912 and was founded by the Manchu people.

Map: Map of Allied Powers Wwi

History

Map of Allied Powers Wwi

The Map of Allied Powers during World War I represents the geopolitical landscape of the war that took place between 1914 and 1918.