{"id":13794,"date":"2024-12-17T20:30:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T18:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/?p=13794"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:47:43","slug":"old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Maps Online. 400,000 old cards at the click of a button"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Looking to return your classes <span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">history<\/span> and geography more alive? I just came across the site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldmapsonline.org\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Maps Online<\/a>. A gold mine.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine being able to explore more than 400,000 <a title=\"Chronas. Interactive map of the whole world history\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2019\/01\/chronas-carte-interactive-histoire-mondiale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"187\">historical maps<\/a>, from the world's most prestigious institutions. This free and intuitive platform allows you to travel from the 16th to the 20th century, from Paris to New York via the smallest village in your region.<\/p>\n<p>A fascinating journey through history and space to enrich your history-geography lessons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13796\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cartes_anciennes.jpg\" alt=\"Old Maps Online\" width=\"927\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cartes_anciennes.jpg 1015w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cartes_anciennes-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/cartes_anciennes-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 927px) 100vw, 927px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1f427089516\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1f427089516\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Quest-ce_que_Old_Maps_Online\" >What is Old Maps Online?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Une_bibliotheque_cartographique_mondiale\" >A global cartographic library<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Une_interface_intuitive\" >An intuitive interface<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Comment_utiliser_Old_Maps_Online_en_classe\" >How to use Old Maps Online in class?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Prise_en_main_rapide\" >Quick start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Applications_pedagogiques_concretes\" >Practical pedagogical applications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Fonctionnalites_avancees\" >Advanced Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Telechargement_et_partage\" >Download and share<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Outils_danalyse\" >Analytical tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Exemples_dactivites_pedagogiques\" >Examples of educational activities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Pour_le_college\" >For the College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Pour_le_lycee\" >For high school<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Points_essentiels\" >Key points<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2024\/12\/old-maps-online-400-000-cartes-anciennes-en-ligne\/#Des_questions_que_vous_vous_posez_peut-etre\" >Questions you may be asking yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quest-ce_que_Old_Maps_Online\"><\/span>What is Old Maps Online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Une_bibliotheque_cartographique_mondiale\"><\/span>A global cartographic library<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Old Maps Online is an aggregator that brings together the collections of <a title=\"3 online resources to find old maps\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2013\/10\/3-ressources-en-ligne-pour-trouver-des-cartes-anciennes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"186\">old cards<\/a> digitized by the world's largest institutions. It includes funds from the Biblioth\u00e8que nationale de France, the Library of Congress, as well as national libraries from different countries and many academic institutions. Quality is therefore at the rendezvous. This international collaboration provides access to a cartographic heritage of exceptional richness.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Une_interface_intuitive\"><\/span>An intuitive interface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The principle is simple: imagine Google Maps, but to explore the past. The interface of the site has been designed for simple and efficient navigation. The homepage presents an interactive world map that serves as a starting point for any search. A time slider allows you to precisely select the desired historical period. The filter system by collection and map type, combined with a search by location or keyword, offers a smooth and customizable browsing experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_utiliser_Old_Maps_Online_en_classe\"><\/span>How to use Old Maps Online in class?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prise_en_main_rapide\"><\/span>Quick start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Getting started with the tool is quick and easy. Start by going to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oldmapsonline.org\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">www.oldmapsonline.org\/fr\/<\/a>. Once on the site, zoom in on the geographical area you are interested in, then use the time slider to set your study period. Red dots will appear on the map, indicating the available documents. Simply click on these points to discover the historical maps of the region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13797\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/superposer_cartes-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"Overlay old cards online\" width=\"720\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/superposer_cartes-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/superposer_cartes-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/superposer_cartes-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/superposer_cartes.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_pedagogiques_concretes\"><\/span>Practical pedagogical applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In history, the tool makes it possible to address many themes: the evolution of borders, urban development, or the study of historical trade routes. For geography, the applications are equally rich: the analysis of the evolution of landscapes, the study of urbanisation, the observation of coastal changes, and the discovery of old communication routes.<\/p>\n<p>Plus: you can overlay the old cards on the current ones. The \u2018before\/after\u2019 effect fascinates students.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">Here is<\/span> a plea in law <span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">simple and playful<\/span> Show your students how their neighbourhood, city or region has evolved over the centuries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fonctionnalites_avancees\"><\/span>Advanced Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Telechargement_et_partage\"><\/span>Download and share<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The site offers practical options for the pedagogical use of maps. Documents can be downloaded in high resolution, easily shared via links or social media, and integrated into your course materials. This flexibility allows for a variety of uses, whether for classroom presentations or student work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outils_danalyse\"><\/span>Analytical tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Analytical functionalities are a major asset of the platform. The possibility of superimposing current maps, measuring distances and using precise geolocation allows for relevant and informative comparisons. These tools facilitate an analytical and critical approach to historical documents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exemples_dactivites_pedagogiques\"><\/span>Examples of educational activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pour_le_college\"><\/span>For the College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At college level, several activities can be developed around the tool. Students can compare their city in the 19th century with its current state, study the evolution of European borders, or analyse old trade routes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pour_le_lycee\"><\/span>For high school<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For high school students, the opportunities for exploitation are greater. The study of industrialisation in the 18th and 19th centuries, <a title=\"A reference blog on mapping in the digital age. (Site of teacher)\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2021\/10\/un-blog-de-reference-sur-la-cartographie-a-lheure-du-numerique-site-de-prof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"185\">mapping the world at different times<\/a>, or the analysis of colonial territories are particularly suitable subjects of study.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13798\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/frise_historique-1024x466.jpg\" alt=\"Free Old Online Cards\" width=\"720\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/frise_historique-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/frise_historique-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/frise_historique-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/frise_historique.jpg 1126w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldmapsonline.org\/fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Old Maps Online website<\/strong><\/a> is a great online resource to enrich your history-geography courses. Its ease of use and rich documentation make it a <span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">ideal tool<\/span> to develop the spatial and historical analysis skills of your students.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_essentiels\"><\/span>Key points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The tool stands out for its intuitive and ergonomic interface, its impressive collection of over 400 000 <span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">cards<\/span> and its multilingual nature. <span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">It proposes<\/span> various pedagogical applications <span class=\"ai-text\" data-testid=\"ai-text\">who<\/span> make it a resource that deserves a place in your digital kit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Des_questions_que_vous_vous_posez_peut-etre\"><\/span>Questions you may be asking yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Are the cards <a title=\"The 5 best sites or find royalty-free images\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2013\/08\/les-5-meilleurs-sites-ou-trouver-des-images-libres-de-droits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"184\">royalty-free<\/a> ? <\/strong>Each card shall have its own conditions of use, which shall be clearly indicated. Many cards are in the <a title=\"The Public Domain Review. Free and public domain content for all\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2015\/01\/public-domain-review-contenus-libres-et-du-domaine-public-pour-tous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"188\">public domain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can we use the site offline? <\/strong>No, an internet connection is required. Remember to download the maps before your class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the site free? <\/strong>Yes, access is completely free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a mobile version? <\/strong>The site is responsive and adapts to tablets and smartphones.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to make your history and geography courses more lively? I just came across Old Maps Online. A gold mine. 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