Historical Maps of Latin America

This section presents a curated collection of historical maps of Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico), illustrating the evolution of its territories, borders, and administrative structures from pre‑colonial societies through the colonial period and into the formation of modern states. The selection highlights how exploration routes, imperial frameworks, independence movements, regional dynamics, and long‑term historical developments shaped the geographic and political landscapes of Latin America over time. Intended for educational use, these maps provide clear and accessible visual resources suitable for classroom teaching, school projects, and introductory historical study.

Map Collections and Atlases

Blank and Outline Maps of South America (d-maps.com)
Early Modern Maps of the Americas (University of Chicago Library’s Map Collection)

Historical Maps of South America (American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection)
Historical Maps: South America (The New York Public Library)
Historical Maps of South America (University of Alabama)
Old Maps of South America (oldmapsonline.org)
Mapas históricos de America del Sur (Biblioteca Nacional de Uruguay)
Maps of Latin America (Latin American Network Information Center)
Maps of the Americas (Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection)
South American Map Collections (University of Florida Digital Collections - G. A. Smathers Libraries)

Maps

Map of North and South America (Die Neüwen Inseln so hinder Hispanica gegen Orient bey dem Landt Indie ligen), ca. 1550 (H. Petri, S. Münster)
A new map of South America, shewing its general divisions, chief cities & towns, rivers, mountains & c., ca. 1700 (E. Wells)
A map of South America and the adjacent islands, 1794 (J. Stockdale & J. Morse)
A map of South America (according to the best authorities), 1796 (M. Carey)
Map of South America (according to the latest and best authorities), 1826 (A. Finley)
South America, 1880 (George Cram)
South America - Political Map, 1920 (J.G. Bartholomew)
South America, 1942 (H. Nelson, Minneapolis Sunday Tribune and Star Journal)
Latin America, 1965 (Denoyer-Geppert Visual-Relief Series)
Political Map of South America, 1989
Political Map of South America, 1995
Political Map of South America, 1998
Political Map of South America, 2012

Argentina

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Mexico

Asia

Europe

Middle East

Canada

U.S.A.

edmaps.com — Historical Cartography for Education

edmaps.com provides original maps and curated historical maps designed to support teaching, learning, and public understanding of history and historical geography. The original maps are created by Dr. Cristian Ionita, and all curated maps are selected from public archives, historical collections, and private holdings, and are presented for educational and non‑commercial use.

Website: https://edmaps.com — Contact: info@edmaps.com