History Classroom Maps

History classroom maps from Maps.com follow American history in a numbered series of wall maps, from #001 Possible Migration Routes of the First Americans to #068 The Conflict in Afghanistan, 2001. Early titles cover voyages of exploration, the Atlantic slave trade and Native American cultures in the 1500s. Colonial and Revolutionary War maps lead into the Louisiana Purchase, the Missouri Compromise and the Mexican War. Civil War coverage includes secession, Gettysburg and Sherman’s March. Later maps show the Dust Bowl, Pearl Harbor and major civil rights events. A few reach beyond the US to the Western Front and post-Cold War Europe.

Historical migration routes of the first Americans across North and South America, showcasing three major migration waves from approximately 38,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE.

#001 Possible Migration Routes of the First Americans, Early Human Prehistoric Migration Map

Ancient exploration routes map highlighting early voyages of exploration across North and South America, Africa, and Europe with detailed historical voyage paths.

#002 Early Voyages of Exploration

European exploration routes of North America map with Viking, Dutch, English, French, and Spanish navigation paths and key explorers.

#003 European Exploration of North America

Historical slave trade routes map from 1400s-1800s, illustrating key ports and pathways Africa to Americas, Europe, and Caribbean. Includes details on slave transport and trade routes in the Atlantic Ocean.

Slave Trade Routes Map (1400s-1800s)

Slave trade routes map; Atlantic slave trade routes, historic African slave trade routes, Transatlantic slave trade, slave trading ports in Africa, Europe, North and South America.

The Atlantic Slave Trade Routes Wall Map #006

Colorful map of Native American cultures in the 1500s, showing regional distribution across the Great Basin, Southwest, Northwest Coast, California, Plateau, and Great Plains, with key cultural regions.

Native American Cultures in the 1500s – Classroom Wall Map

England colonial settlements map, 1600s, showing early American colonies, key cities, and territorial boundaries with historical dates and regional colors.

English Colonial Settlements 1600s – Classroom Wall Map

Native American Nations map circa 1750 showcasing early colonial boundaries and indigenous territories in North America.

#008 Native American Nations, 1750

Famous 18th-century colonial trade map showing routes between North America, Europe, Africa, and the West Indies with goods like furs, tobacco, rice, and slaves.

#009 Colonial Overseas Trade, 1740

French and Indian War map from 1754-1763 showing British and French territorial control, key battles, forts, and territorial changes during the conflict, available from The Map Shop.

#011 The French & Indian War, 1754-1763

Settlement by ethnic groups in 1755 map of the United States, featuring Native American territories and early colonial boundaries. Ideal for historical, educational, and geographic research.

#012 Settlement by Ethnic Groups, 1755

French, Spanish, and English settlements map to 1776, showing territorial claims, unorganized territories, and historical forts in North America with color-coded regions.

French, Spanish & English Settlements to 1776 Wall Map

Map of the Revolutionary War in the North and West, 1776-1780, showing key battles, troop movements, and territorial changes during the American Revolutionary War.

#013 The Revolutionary War in the North & West, 1776-1780

British and American troop movements during the Revolutionary War in the South, 1778-1781, depicted on a detailed historical map.

#014 The Revolutionary War in the South, 1778-1781

Map of the first thirteen U.S. states in 1779 highlighting the original colonies, their boundaries, and key historic forts; ideal for historical and educational reference.

The First Thirteen States 1779 – Classroom Wall Map

Northwest Territory state claims map, historical land disputes, and Native American claims to western lands with detailed regional boundaries and historical annotations.

#016 State Claims to Western Lands

Colorful detailed map of land ordinance of 1785 showcasing land divisions, townships, and geographic boundaries, ideal for historical land use research, education, and map enthusiasts.

Land Ordinance of 1785 – Historical Wall Map

1812 War of American map showing British and U.S. victories, military routes, forts, and battles across the northeastern and midwestern United States, with key historical locations highlighted.

The War of 1812 Wall Map #020

Oregon map showing historical borders, Oregon Trail route, and treaty lines from 1818 and 1846, with details on forts, rivers, and neighboring countries.

#021 Oregon Country

Northwest Territory map from 1787 showing disputed boundaries, British forts, and Indian battles in early U.S. history. Ideal for historical and geographical research, maps, and educational purposes.

Northwest Territory, 1787 Classroom Wall Map

Louisiana Purchase and Western Exploration map, showing historic routes such as Lewis & Clark, Zebulon Pike, and Louisiana purchase boundaries, available at The Map Shop for detailed historical and geographic maps.

Louisiana Purchase & Western Exploration, 1804-1807 Wall Map

Map of the Missouri Compromise 1820-1821 showing free states, slave states, and territories involved in the historic agreement. Includes key details about territorial boundaries and historical context.

#022 The Missouri Compromise, 1820-1821

Removal of American Indians map, showing 1830-1838 routes, territories, and land grants related to Native American tribes and westward expansion. Features historical routes, Indian lands, and forts atlas.

#023 Removal of American Indians, 1830-1838

Map of the Texas Revolution 1835-1836 showing revolutionary battles, territorial disputes, and troop movements, ideal for historical map enthusiasts and educators interested in Texas history.

#024 The Texas Revolution, 1835-1836