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Take a cartographic journey through time with our extensive collection of historical maps of Florida and the Leon County area. Witness the fascinating transformation of the region, from uncharted territory to a thriving state.

All maps have been digitally enhanced and are available for download in high and low resolutions.

The Forbes Purchase

A detailed look at early Florida's land grants and key topographical features.

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1818 West Florida

Mapping the newly acquired territory, a young America's westward expansion.

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1827 West Florida

A post-territorial acquisition map, documenting the evolving political landscape.

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1834 Tallahassee

Early cartography of the northern addition of the city of Tallahassee.

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1853 Lake Jackson

A detailed, mid-century survey of the iconic Lake Jackson and its local terrain.

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1883 Cadastral

Illustrating land ownership boundaries for taxation and property distribution.

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1885 Tallahassee

A later map showcasing the capital city's growth and urban development.

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Andrew Jackson's Route

Tracing the military expedition that led to acquisition from Spain.

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Apalchicola Bay 1896

A crucial maritime map showing the important bay and its navigational details.

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1834 Baldwin & Cradock

A beautiful, map highlighting the state's geography & infrastructure.

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Carys Florida 1806

British cartography revealing Florida as a remote, sparsely settled territory.

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County Progression

A historical progression showing how Florida's counties were first formed.

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El Destino

Mapping a specific plantation; insight into Florida's agricultural history.

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Florida 1837

Created by John Lew Williams, a notable Florida pioneer and surveyor.

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Monticello 1885

Bird’s-Eye View of Monticello, FL — Panoramic, Historic, Detailed

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Natural Bridge

Highlighting the site of the famous Civil War battle and geography.

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Orr Whitner FL Boundary

The map that established the final boundaries of the state of Florida.

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Searcy Map 1829

A rare, early Florida map detailing the new territory's administrative divisions.

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Seat of War 1839

A significant map illustrating the key locations of the Second Seminole War.

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Spanish FL 1815

A Spanish colonial map of the two provinces before U.S. acquisition.

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Spanish Trail 1750

Tracing the historic route used by Spanish explorers and soldiers.

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Florida 1846

A seminal map documenting the state just after its admission to the Union.

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Tanners Florida 1849

One of a series of influential maps by a prominent American cartographer.

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Tanners Florida 1833

Florida's territorial development and growth before statehood.

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Tanners Florida 1823

An important early map documenting the newly acquired U.S. territory.

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St Marks River

A detailed US Coast Survey of the St Marks River 1856 for safe navigation.

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Territorial Florida 1829

Map of the territory of Florida from its northern boundary to lat. 27°30ʹ N.

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Seminole Camps, 1930

Approximate location of permanent Seminole camps, 1930.

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Camp at Terre au Boeuf

The Mississippi River and territory adjacent to New Orleans.

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Vegetation Map 1943

Vegetation Map of Southern Florida, 1943. Florida Geological Survey

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Seat of War, 1836

General Scott Map showing Seminole campaign routes, military fortification.

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Plan of Tallahassee, 1840

Map was at one time mended and now discolored by cellophane tape.

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13 Original Colonies

McConnell's historical maps of the United States, the 13 Original Colonies, 1774

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Tallahassee, 1930

Map of the city of Tallahassee. 1930. State Archives of Florida.

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Tallahassee, 1940

Prepared for the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce by the Engineering Department.

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Tallahassee Aero-View

Bird's-eye view. Original drawing completed, March 26,1926

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Port St. Augustine, 1783

Relief shown pictorially. Soundings shown in feet. Includes map of Florida and western Cuba

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St. Augustine, 1778

Relief shown pictorially. Soundings shown in feet. Oriented with north to the right.

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Southern British Colonies, 1776


The seat of war in the southern British colonies.

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St. Augustine, 1763-1783

Map of St. Augustine showing defenses of the city during English occupation.


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Florida, 1780

A map of Florida in French from 1780, when the territory was under British rule.

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East and West Florida, 1774

Drawn in 1774, but was not published until 1781.


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United States of America, 1783

Laid down from the best authorities, agreeable to the Peace of 1783.

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North America, 1766


Cantonment of His Majesty's forces in N. America.

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Georgia, 1795

Shows the present states (1795) of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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