The U.S. Geological Survey is scanning 250,000 of its historic maps to put online. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is nearly halfway through its release of more than 250,000 historical topographic ...

Enthusiasts of nostalgia and history often find themselves captivated by old maps and travel posters. These artifacts not ...

The Summit Historical Society has launched a project to digitize the historic maps in its collection. Summit Historical Society director Jordan Bennett said Wednesday, Feb. 5, that the nonprofit has ...

Imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and 'walking' through a long-gone neighborhood in your city -- seeing the streets and buildings as they appeared decades ago. That's a very real ...

A mysterious artifact reportedly found in an Egyptian tomb has sparked widespread speculation among historians and researchers. The object in question? A 5,000-year-old map that some claim outlines ...

How about a gorgeous volume of old maps that helped define and develop our state, that also includes cogent historical context for each image? Your wish is our command. Just out: “Texas Takes Shape: A ...