Historic Map Works

Historic Map Works is an ecommerce company based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, with 5 to 9 employees. They specialize in creating a comprehensive digital database of historical maps spanning North America and the world. The company generates revenue in the range of $2.5 million annually. Historic Map Works offers a vast collection of historical maps for purchase through their public website. Their extensive archive includes United States Property Atlases, antiquarian maps, nautical charts, birdseye views, special collections like celestial maps and portraits, directories, and text documents. A unique feature is their "Historic Earth" tool, which allows users to overlay historical maps on modern maps, enabling a journey through time. In addition to their public site, Historic Map Works provides a dedicated research website for libraries and universities, designed to facilitate historical map research. Their map collection is enriched by incorporating scans from various prestigious institutions, including the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at the University of Southern Maine, as well as materials from the Rockford, Farm & Home, Perkins Collection, R.C. Booth, Massachusetts Historical Society, Winterthur, American Philosophical Society, and the University of Florida. Visit their website at historicmapworks.com for more information about their products and services.