Maps by Geographic
Region
The map below shows the general boundaries of the various continents. Click the text links below to go to an index of maps for that region. Although Australia is depicted on the map (in gray), there is no index for Australia during the Middle Ages.
Africa (yellow)
The Americas (pink)
Asia (brown)
Europe (green)
Although Europe and Asia are technically one land mass (Eurasia), Europe is the primary focus of our atlas and has a separate -- and much more complex -- index. On the map above, the division is arbitrary and by necessity inexact. For a fine physical map of Europe, visit this map at the National Geographic website.
You'll find both historical and period maps of the Middle Ages in these indices. If you're looking for antique maps in particular, consult our period map index.
About the Medieval Atlas
The Medieval Atlas is a directory of maps,
charts, geographic drawings and illustrations, illuminations, and
other cartographic representations of the world in general, and the
geography of Europe in particular, during the Middle Ages. Both
historical maps and period or "antique" maps are included.
The directory links to maps on the web as well as
to maps right here at the Medieval History site. Many maps are in the
public domain and may be downloaded and used freely; however, please
check each individual page for copyright notices and any terms of use
for the map it displays.
For more about this atlas, return to the
Medieval
Atlas main page.
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