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Examples of historical USGS topographic maps

July 2022 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Examples of a variety of historical USGS topographic maps released between 1884 and 2006. Example quads are 1:100,000-scale Auburn, New York 1986 (1992), 1:250,000-scale Denver, Colorado 1953 (1979), and 1:24,00-scale Los Angeles, California 1928 (1931). Visit Historical Topographic Maps - Preserving the Past for more information. 

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Sources/Usage

Public Domain.