A map of the United States showing the growth of the nation from 1776–1867. The map is color–coded to show the thirteen original states, the territory acquired by conquest during the …

The United States: 14 historical maps illustrating its territorial growth 1775-1970. From the Colonial Period in 1775 until 1970: United States and Outlying Areas, Puerto Rico and U.S. …

On July 4, 1776, the American colonies declared their independence from British rule. Thomas Jefferson drafted the document, which was ratified by the Continental Congress. Benjamin …

The United States of America was originally formed as a sovereign country in the 18th century by 13 British Colonies on the eastern side of North America.

Dec 23, 2013 · In 1507, Martin Waldesmüller became the first cartographer to draw a map in which America was a free-floating entity—truly a new continent. It was also the first map to …

Three historical maps of the Expansion of the United States: I. 1783-1812, II. 1812-1822, III. 1822-1854.

Feb 21, 2013 · Between 1790 and 1920, each decade saw changes in the territorial extent or the make-up of states in the country. This period of change was followed by several decades …

Learn the history of the United States map and cartography, including map making and surveying initiatives by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Feb 1, 2024 · In this gallery of five maps, we examine the creation and expansion of the United States from the colonization of North America by European powers to the routes of the …

Dec 29, 2014 · Shane Hampton, a researcher at the University of Oklahoma, has compiled an amazing collection of before-and-after images showing how freeways transformed major …

Mar 10, 2020 · US history maps, going all the way back to before the United States even existed, give insights into the people, events, and trends that have defined the North American …

Feb 1, 2024 · In this gallery of five maps, we examine the creation and expansion of the United States from the colonization of North America by European powers to the routes of the …

This animated map series covers the history of the United States, the Manifest Destiny and the Westward expansion, the opposition between free and slave States, the Indian Removal Act.

Jul 30, 2014 · In 1846, President James Polk, driven by a belief in Manifest Destiny, waged a war to seize land from Mexico and expand the nation’s boundary from Texas to California. But …

Mar 7, 2025 · A map published by Earth System Science Data shows the dramatic decrease in forest-covered land in the United States since the 17th century. Before European settlement in …

Feb 13, 2025 · Ukraine’s government wants to restore the country’s frontier to where it was before Russia launched its first invasion more than a decade ago. The U.S. defense secretary said …

2 days ago · Alternatively, select a specific destination on the map, like a bar or park, to bring up its info panel — then either click the same Street View panel at the bottom or click Street View …

4 days ago · He confirmed that the search is still underway, before adding: "13 of the 14 Solong crew members have been brought safely ashore. Efforts to locate the missing crew member …