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HIST 462: The Twentieth Century City

HIST 462 Map, Geospatial, and Data Resources

Example Data Layers- Broad Geographic Coverage

Demographics

Communities

Redlining

Transportation

Library Database Resources

Relevant sources for demographics, economics, housing, poverty, and related research topics.

PolicyMap This link opens in a new window
PolicyMap (www.policymap.com) is an online mapping application created by The Reinvestment Fund and contains over 15,000 indicators related to housing, education, mortgage originations, jobs and more. It’s fast, efficient and captures data in visually powerful ways through custom maps, tables and reports.
Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Social Explorer provides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1790 to present. It allows you to easily create visual maps and reports for a variety of variables.

Additional Sources-Geographic Regions

New York City, New York

New York Open Data
Historical NYC Maps and Atlases
Mapping Historical New York A Digital Atlas
Digital Gallery Historic Map Guide
New York Historical Society Musuem and Library
Digital Collections include image and museum search, including a digital collection of subway construction images.
BTAA Geoportal: New York City Search

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Los Angeles, California