- Service Name
Old Maps Online
- Industry
Geospatial, Historical Research, Digital Mapping, Online Resources
- Main Value Proposition
The primary value offered is an easy-to-use gateway to historical maps from libraries worldwide.
- Description
Old Maps Online is a platform that allows users to explore historical maps from libraries around the world. It provides an easy-to-use interface for browsing historical places and searching for old maps with a timeline feature.
- Key Features
Browse historical places; Search for old maps; Timeline feature; Access to global map collections
- Use Cases
The service is most valuable for researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts looking to explore historical geography and map evolution.
- Competitive advantages
Comprehensive access to historical maps from various libraries; User-friendly interface for easy navigation; Timeline feature for contextual historical exploration
- Strengths
Key strengths include a vast collection of historical maps, an intuitive browsing experience, and the ability to search by timeline.
- Positioning
Old Maps Online positions itself as a leading resource for accessing historical maps, catering to both casual users and academic researchers.
- Audience
Target users include historians, educators, students, and anyone interested in historical geography.
- CTA
Explore Maps
- Tags
Historical Maps
Geography
Research
Timeline
- Tagline
Discover history through OldMapsOnline
- Tone of Voice
Informative, engaging, user-friendly
- Differentiation
Old Maps Online uniquely combines historical map collections with a user-friendly interface, allowing users to explore maps in a timeline format.
- Brand Positioning
The brand identity emphasizes accessibility to historical resources, appealing to a global audience interested in history and geography.
- Founded
2011-11-01
- Founders
Petr Pridal