Mapping your place in history.

Lookbackmaps is a simple, yet robust way of visually organizing, exploring and engaging in history and historical photographs through web and mobile-based maps.

Through the online mapping of high-resolution public photo collections and geotagging technology, Lookbackmaps creates collaborative, standardized views into the past.

 

There’s something in being human that wonders what was here before us—who occupied this space, how did they live, what did they leave behind?  By mapping the millions of historical photos available through public libraries and private collections on the web, we start to piece together the puzzle.

We are continuing to develop this site to make it easier for you to find and share historical photos, so look back often to see the upgrades.  And please register for the site to receive newsletters and updates.

We’d love to hear your comments about the site, and any ideas you have for improvements!  Feel free to email (ideas at lookbackmaps.net) and let us know!