Harvard Map Collection | Harvard Library

Harvard Map Collection | Harvard Library Harvard Map Collection Home to Harvard’s extensive collection of historical maps and geospatial data. Today's Hours View all General 10:30am-4:00pm, by appointment only Exhibition Gallery 10am - 6pm Researching with Maps The Harvard Map Collection is open to all researchers by appointment. Our collections include physical maps and atlases spanning centuries, alongside digital maps and geospatial datasets. Our staff support research in cartography, geography, history, and spatial analysis. Make a Reading Room Appointment Get Research Help Search Our Physical Collections Use these tools to search for relevant physical maps and request them for viewing in our reading room. Researching with Special Collections Learn about how to find and request special collections materials across Harvard HOLLIS Catalog (link is external, opens in a new tab) Harvard Library's catalog, where you can find most of our materials Harvard Map Collection Shelflist (link is external, opens in a new tab) Some of our materials are only listed here HOLLIS Special Request (link is external, opens in a new tab) Manage your requests to view materials onsite Digitized Maps Our Scanned Maps Collection features thousands of visually compelling maps and atlases from around the world, available online, for all. Explore Digitized Maps Find and Use Geospatial Data Researchers can use our diverse geospatial data — from global coastlines to detailed international census tracts — to investigate nature, human societies, and historical change. Find Geospatial Data Search and download regional and local geographic data and georeferenced scanned paper maps. Explore GIS Guides and Tutorials Start here to learn what's available and how to make the most of resources. Get Digital Mapping and GIS Support Get help with maps, mapping, geographic information systems, and other geospatial tools, as well as cartographic design. Teach with the Harvard Map Collection Learn About Teaching with Special Collections (link is external, opens in a new tab) Contact Us for GIS Course Support (link is external, opens in a new tab) Example Mapping Projects Vectorizing Historic Maps for Spatial Analysis One student's investigation into the evolving history and changing nature of open space around Harvard from 1873 to 1930. Mapping Black Cambridge, 1790–1820 Using historic maps and records to better understand the dimensions of Black life in Boston and Cambridge. Exploring a Remembered Yet Unknown Institute Mapping archival materials associated with Harvard's mysterious Institute of Geographical Exploration. On Exhibit Harvard Map Collection’s exhibitions are open to the public. Our gallery is located in Pusey Library in Harvard Yard. Get directions. From Academie-land to Zelda Mapping the Fictional and Imaginary Through Thursday, April 30, 2026 Corridor gallery, Pusey Library, Harvard Yard Harvard Map Collection About the Harvard Map Collection Learn More About the Harvard Map Collection Getting Here & Building Accessibility Access The Harvard Map Collection is open to all researchers by appointment. Exhibits are open to the public. Book a Reading Room Appointment Location Pusey Library Harvard Yard Cambridge MA 02138 United States Map Findi Us & Building Accessibility Connect General maps@harvard.edu 617-495-2417