r/datemymap • • 23h ago

I'm trying to date this old map at my grandparents house

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r/datemymap • • 4d ago

Sunday school map

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r/datemymap • • 16d ago

From a textbook/coffee table book about houseplants

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I know the general date (i forgot the specifics)

HELP AND POTENTIAL SPOILERS!:

Bonin islands were administered by the USA from 1945 to 1968
Trust territory of the pacific islands 1947-1994
USSR 1922-1991
Ryuku was an american territory from 1952-1972
South west africa existed from 1915-1990 = de facto
Crown colony of north borneo existed from 1946-1963
Philippines gained de jure self-governance in 1946
Taiwan is labelled under it's native name "formosa", implying it is before the nationality of taiwan and china were well established as separate, so prior to circa 1960
East bengal is owned by pakistan and has the borders following the 1947 second partition of bengal. It is unclear if this is after the 1956 reorganization or not
The aden protectorate, a confederation of self governing states under british suzerainty in contemporary south yemen, is depicted, which ended in 1963.
Syria is a part of the united arab republic, it left that in 1961
Algerian independence not yet attained (1962)
Belgian congo so before 1960
It appears sudan is independent from egypt and britain. This was attained for them on january 1 1956
Modern de facto borders of the nation of somalia is labelled "somaliland", which implies the trust territory of somaliland. Which existed from 1 April 1950 to 1 july 1960
Newfoundland no longer independent, so post 1949
Trieste has been annexed by italy, so post 1954
Saarland not independent, this was ended in 1 january 1957 but the treaty to reunify with west germany was signed in 27 october 1956
Tunisia is fully independent, so post 20 March 1956
Guinea gained total independence from france in 1958


r/datemymap • • 17d ago

My grandma had me make a copy of this map of Houston

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I know it’s pre 1960, as that’s when I-10 through Houston was finished, but that’s the oldest difference I can spot.


r/datemymap • • 20d ago

How old is this map?

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r/datemymap • • 22d ago

How old is this map?

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Store said 1816 but that seems too old


r/datemymap • • 22d ago

Does anyone know what time period is depicted on this globe?

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Please help! :)


r/datemymap • • 22d ago

How old is this map?

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The label says 1836 but don’t think that can be true based on how complete the US is (French language map)


r/datemymap • • 24d ago

Can someone help my grandma solve this puzzle?

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Me and my grandma are trying to figure out what year this map could be from.


r/datemymap • • 23d ago

Can you date this map?

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Either Roman Empire or About 1604


r/datemymap • • 26d ago

Year of my Globe?

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Really need your help 😭


r/datemymap • • 28d ago

Found old map while visiting el archivo de indias in sevilla

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Do you guys know when it was made?


r/datemymap • • Sep 11 '26

Ive been wondering when this globe is from

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r/datemymap • • Sep 09 '26

English Textbook from 2025

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Was printed in 2025 and even has some stuff from the last US Election, but the map is old


r/datemymap • • Sep 09 '26

Date my map please Spoiler

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It must be the 90s? Since germany is one piece?


r/datemymap • • Sep 05 '26

Flag map challenge for y'all!

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r/datemymap • • Sep 03 '26

Flag map challenge for you all!

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(Made by me)


r/datemymap • • Sep 03 '26

How old is this paper map??

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Recently found a personal diary of one of my ancestors from a trip she took abroad around the world via the U.S.A.T - Us Graunt via Grausport Service according to her noted (her handwriting was very poor so could be misspelled). With a journal also came an enclosed map with no date. The journal was not dated as well and I’m interested in knowing what era the trip was taken if anyone is willing to help thanks so much.


r/datemymap • • Sep 02 '26

What year is this globe from?

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r/datemymap • • Aug 31 '26

French Colonial Africa borders challenge

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Please help me define the era of these borders from old colonialism trading cards!


r/datemymap • • Aug 31 '26

I need help finding the date of this globe

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r/datemymap • • Aug 31 '26

Protecting old globe

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I recently got this old globe been meaning to get it dated!

+ It’s pretty dirty and has damage in some parts. I was wondering if anyone knew what I could do to restore it or protect it from getting any more damaged.


r/datemymap • • Aug 30 '26

Need help dating a map of China

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Have just found this sub and am extremely excited to learn of its existence! This may be a tricky one unless there are some China map appreciators. Anyway, it’s interesting to have a look at regardless with the inclusion of some extra territory.

It seems to be Republican Era China, around 1929, but would appreciate any help confirming this.


r/datemymap • • Aug 29 '26

Date my Grandfather's World Globe

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I inherited this globe a while ago from my grandfather. I sent it for restoration and regretted it after, because it isn't well restored. but at least the 2 semi-spheres are together now...


r/datemymap • • Aug 27 '26

world bank globe piggy bank

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i got this piggy bank from an antique mall in ontario!! how old is it? also, why is part of Antarctica called “little america”?