Historical USGS Topographic Maps

Historical topographic maps provide a detailed comparison of how your site once looked and the ways it may have been altered over a period of 20, 30, 50 – even 100 years. Historical topo maps assist in identifying changes in land use, provide geological information, and illustrate potential environmental concerns.

At Banks, we have access to one of the largest collections of nationwide historical maps in the United States.

Included within Historical Topographic Map Package

  • USGS Historical Topographic map
  • Centered on your target property for an easy to read and understandable map
  • Earliest years available to present (sometimes from the early 1900s!)
  • The date and USGS quadrangle of your site for each image
  • 8.5″ x 11″ color format
  • Nationwide coverage
  • Add site boundaries (no extra cost)
  • PDF or JPG deliverables (no extra cost)
  • GIS ready images (Geo-tiff)
  • Single year and specific date range options available

Package options and add-ons