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Maps of the United States & Southern Slave States

Understanding the Geography of Enslavement in America

The legacy of slavery in the United States is deeply rooted in the geography of the nation, particularly the Southern states where millions of African men, women, and children were held in bondage for generations. To fully trace family histories, migration patterns, and ancestral stories, it is essential to understand the historical maps that define the landscape of slavery in America.

Interactive Maps & Historical Resources

Printable Maps:

*Denotes Border States where slavery was legal, but which remained with the Union during the Civil War.

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mapping the freedmen's bureau

Founded by leading African American genealogists Angela Walton-Raji and Toni Carrier, the site provides a comprehensive map-based interface that connects users to specific Freedmen’s Bureau field offices, hospitals, contraband camps, Freedmen’s Savings Bank branches, and U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) battle sites across the Southern United States.

Historical Maps

Explore the historical geography of slavery, emancipation, and Black resilience in America. These maps provide essential tools for genealogists, historians, and families tracing their ancestral roots.

Interactive U.S. Maps

The website MapofUS.org is a popular free resource that provides historical and interactive maps of U.S. states, including county boundary changes, territorial maps, and other historical cartographic resources.

Military Maps

Commonly Used Maps

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