A map from 1901 of Europe, showing the physical features of the region. This map is color-coded to show general elevations from sea level to over 6,500 feet, mountain systems, drainage divides, lakes, rivers, coastal features, and the...

A map of the political boundaries in Europe as they existed in 1909, including the German Empire and Austria-Hungary. This map also shows major cities and railroad routes.

An outline map from 1910 of the principal coal fields of Europe.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1906, including major cities and rivers.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1871, including major cities and railroad routes.

A map of the political boundaries in Europe as they existed in 1910, including the German Empire and Austria-Hungary.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1901, including major cities, rivers, and railroad routes.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1899, including major cities, rivers, and railroad routes.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1900, including major cities, rivers, and railroad routes.

A physical and political map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1870, including major cities, rivers, and landforms.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1920, including major cities, rivers, railroad routes, and shipping distances between major ports.

A 1916 map showing the historic lands held by the various groups of Europe, including the Latin nations (Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal), Teutonic nations of Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, and which include the Celts of the...

A sketch map from 1901 of Europe, showing the distribution of cities and towns in the region at the time. The size of the dots indicate the comparative populations.

A map showing the division of Europe as to War with England, 1778 to 1782, including neutral countries, countries hostile to England's Maritime Code, and open enemies of England.

A map of Central Europe between 1848 and 1871 showing Prussia, the German Empire, the French gains in Savoy and Nice, and losses in the Alsace-Lorraine territory, the Austria-Hungary Empire, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Ottoman Empire.

A map showing country boundaries of Europe as they existed in 1888, including major cities, rivers, and landforms. This map highlights the significance of the use of natural boundaries (rivers and mountains) over cadastral (surveyed or...

This map depicts Europe in 1815 after the fall of the French Empire and the creation of the German Confederation by the Congress of Vienna.

Map of Central and Western Europe after the Treaty of Versailles at the end of WWI. The map includes railroads, canals, shipping routes, major cities and capitals, and the country boundaries established by the Treaties of Versailles,...

A map from 1868 of Europe, showing the physical features, climate, and commercial resources of the region. Mountain chains are represented by lines of varying thickness, with the broader the line, the greater the elevation. The highest...

European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries, thanks to their ability to control sea routes and to the discovery of the American continent. In the 19th century,...

Colored map that illustrates the religious situation in Europe at the end of the Protestant Reformation.

Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Europe.

Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the capital cities of Europe.

A physical map of Europe from 1916 showing color-coded elevations and water depths for the area extending from Iceland to the Ural Mountains in Russia Proper, and the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean Sea. Land elevation colors range...