Landscapes and Layers

The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library's collection contains hundreds of maps and atlases. We offer online access to many  local  and  regional  maps on our  Digital Librar y. This exhibit provides an overview of our online collection and an introduction to using the most useful maps to genealogists and researchers of local history.

Maps are snapshots of the past. By comparing maps from different eras, we can peel back the layers of history and learn more about the landscapes we inhabit and those who came before us.

View the rare and unique materials used within this exhibit by visiting the Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room, adjacent to the Genealogy and Local History Department at the  Downtown Main Library  and through the  Digital Library .