The maps are organized chronologically, with road maps separate, and can be accessed using the links below. A few of the maps discussed are illustrated here. Enjoy looking at this unique historical record of Pennsylvania. The goal of this site is to provide a map image of Pennsylvania for every year since founded, from 1681 to 2000. A little Pennsylvania history is woven into the descriptions and a list of cited references is included.
Comments are welcome, especially corrections, and can be sent to the email address below.
Maps and commentary are added periodically, so check back if interested. The map images may take a while to download depending upon the internet connection, so please be patient. If the link to a map is broken, try reloading the page. The quality of the images varies. Small maps and portions of large maps can be scanned and the image is usually good.