LOCMaps

Learn all about our 2026 Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellows and how to apply for the upcoming application cycle in our latest blog post. Applications for 2027 are now open! The full blog post is available here: blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/05/t…

This panoramic map of Silver City in then-Idaho Territory was created by noted African-American lithographer Grafton Tyler Brown in 1866. The border features sketches of local mines and stamp mills. See the full map online here: loc.gov/item/202259355…

Applications for our Philip Lee Phillips Society Fellowship are now open for summer 2027! For full details, please see: loc.gov/programs/john-…

If you're interested in maps depicting continental drift, we have the blog post for you! "A Drifting World: The Supercontinent of Pangaea" is available to read in full on our Worlds Revealed blog: blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/04/a…

Curious about our collections? There's still time to register for today's webinar at 3pm Eastern! Register here: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

This fascinating 1756 Philippe Buache map offers a topographic view of the world from the North Pole. Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/201359146…

Join us online Tues April 14 at 3:00 for an intro to the map collections at the Library of Congress! This session will highlight a wide range of cartographic formats and subjects. The focus will be on resources available to all patrons. Register here: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Interested in maps of the moon? Don't miss out on "The Moon : a visual analysis of 1.3 million lunar craters" created by cartographer Joshua Stevens in 2024. Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/202458605…

This 1858 geological map of Pennsylvania showcases a dizzying array of geologic strata! Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/89692855/…

Learn all about the history and geography of American whiskey regulation in our latest blog post, "Home Rule Comes for Home Brew: Mapping Whiskey Regulation in the United States." You can read the post in full online here: blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/03/m…

This fascinating mid-19th century Japanese map labels and charts the troops and samurai in charge of defenses along Tokyo Bay. Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/84697512/…

This 1960 topographic map vividly captures the rugged terrain of Acadia National Park in Maine! Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/98687187/…

This 1874 map of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway features illustrations of natural landmarks along the route! Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/200662604…

This vibrant panoramic map covers the expansive grounds of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago! Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/98687181/…

Learn all about the challenges that Sanborn Map Company surveyors faced when surveying buildings in our recent blog post "Sanborn to Run: Overcoming Workplace Obstacles for Fire Insurance Surveyors." The full post is available online here: blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/01/s…

Interested in nautical navigation, portolan charts, & seafaring cartography? There's still time to register for our webinar this afternoon! See more details and register here: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Curious about our nautical chart collections? Please join G&M staff on Feb 10th for a virtual orientation to our nautical charts and resources! Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Time: 3:00-4:00 pm (Eastern) Register for this session here: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Join us on Feb 26 between 5-8pm for "Adventures in Topographic Mapping" featuring games and crafts, a display of topographic collection items, and a talk by cartographer Tom Patterson on techniques of terrain mapping. Full details and links to register: blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/01/c…

This fascinating 1912 panoramic map of Black Mountain, North Carolina comes with glowing descriptions of the town's mountain setting and photographs showcasing local life! Take a closer look here: loc.gov/item/75694897/…

Learn all about an early American subscription service for road maps in our latest blog post, "An 18th Century Survey of the Roads of the United States of America." The full blog post is available online here: blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/01/a…