Welcome to the David Rumsey Map Collection Database and Blog. The Map Database has many viewers and the Blog has numerous categories . The historical map collection has over 34,000 maps and images online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North American and South American maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia, and Africa are also represented. Popular collection categories include antique atlas, globe, school geography, maritime chart, state, county, city, pocket, wall & case, children's, and manuscript maps. Search examples are United States map, Geology maps , California map, Afghanistan map, America map, New York City map, Chicago map, and U.S. Civil War maps . Browse  map categories: What, Where, Who, When . The collection can be used to study history, genealogy, art, explorations, local and family history. Learn more New! LUNA Browser works in iPad, iPhone