Map Research Places
Early Maps of the American South
UNC Chapel Hill's collection of early cartographic prints and maps of the American South and Caribbean, including colonial-era regional charts.
Royal Museums Greenwich — Collections
British maritime heritage institution with extensive collections of naval charts, sea atlases, and maps covering the Caribbean, Atlantic, and global trade routes.
Old Maps Online
Powerful map search engine aggregating historical maps from major libraries worldwide. Search by location and date range to find period maps of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Digital History
University of Houston digital history resource featuring historical maps of the Americas, Caribbean, and world. Great for early colonial-era cartography.
Featured Jamaica Maps
The Island of Jamaica [1737]
Jamaica, Divided into Its Principal Parishes [c.1763]
Port Royal & Kingston Harbours, Jamaica [1781]
An early 18th-century map of Jamaica showing the island's parishes, principal towns, and coastal features, circa 1737. Held by the Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
Port Royal & Kingston Harbours, Jamaica [1781]
Jamaica, Divided into Its Principal Parishes [c.1763]
Port Royal & Kingston Harbours, Jamaica [1781]
British naval chart from 1781 showing the fortified harbours of Port Royal and Kingston, Jamaica, with depth soundings and key maritime approaches. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
Jamaica, Divided into Its Principal Parishes [c.1763]
Jamaica, Divided into Its Principal Parishes [c.1763]
Jamaica, Divided into Its Principal Parishes [c.1763]
Mid-18th-century map of Jamaica divided into its principal parishes, showing estate names, roads, and coastal features in fine detail. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
A Generall Mapp Adjacent to Jamaica [c.1671]
Plan of Kingston & Port-Royal, Jamaica [c.1780]
Jamaica, Divided into Its Principal Parishes [c.1763]
One of the earliest known printed maps depicting Jamaica and its neighboring islands. Cartographer unknown; held by the Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library.
Plan of Port Antonio Harbour, Jamaica [1770]
Plan of Kingston & Port-Royal, Jamaica [c.1780]
Plan of Kingston & Port-Royal, Jamaica [c.1780]
Detailed British Admiralty chart of Port Antonio harbour on Jamaica's northeast coast, dated 1770. Held by the Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
Plan of Kingston & Port-Royal, Jamaica [c.1780]
Plan of Kingston & Port-Royal, Jamaica [c.1780]
Plan of Kingston & Port-Royal, Jamaica [c.1780]
British survey map showing the layout of Kingston and Port Royal including fortifications and harbour approaches. Held by the Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
Chart of Montego Bay, NW Shore of Jamaica [c.1785]
General Chart of the West Indies with Jamaica [c.1790]
General Chart of the West Indies with Jamaica [c.1790]
Detailed navigational chart of Montego Bay on Jamaica's northwest shore, including soundings and anchorage details. Held by the Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
General Chart of the West Indies with Jamaica [c.1790]
General Chart of the West Indies with Jamaica [c.1790]
General Chart of the West Indies with Jamaica [c.1790]
Late 18th-century British general chart showing the West Indies region with Jamaica prominently featured, including key ports and coastal features. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
Geological Map of Part of Jamaica [c.1869]
General Chart of the West Indies with Jamaica [c.1790]
Scientific geological survey map documenting the rock formations and terrain of Jamaica, useful for understanding coastal and underwater archaeological site formation. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
Jefferys — The Island of Jamaica [1794]
Jefferys — Jamaica from the Latest Surveys [1775]
Thomas Jefferys' 1794 engraved map of Jamaica — one of the most detailed 18th-century depictions of the island, showing parishes, roads, plantations, and harbours. David Rumsey Map Collection.
Jefferys — Jamaica from the Latest Surveys [1775]
Jefferys — Jamaica from the Latest Surveys [1775]
Jefferys — Jamaica from the Latest Surveys [1775]
Thomas Jefferys' 1775 engraved map incorporating the latest British surveys of Jamaica, showing detailed parish boundaries, towns, and coastal features. David Rumsey Map Collection.
Jefferys — Jamaica from the Latest Surveys [1775]
Jefferys — Jamaica from the Latest Surveys [1775]
More Featured Jamaica Maps
Cook — Chart of Kingston Harbour Entrance [1776]
Cook — Chart of Kingston Harbour Entrance [1776]
Cook — Chart of Kingston Harbour Entrance [1776]
James Cook's 1776 detailed navigational chart of the entrance to Kingston Harbour, Jamaica, including soundings, shoals, and navigational hazards. David Rumsey Map Collection.
Jefferys — Jamaica & Cape Gracias a Dios [1775]
Cook — Chart of Kingston Harbour Entrance [1776]
Cook — Chart of Kingston Harbour Entrance [1776]
Thomas Jefferys' 1775 map combining Jamaica with the Cape Gracias a Dios coast, showing Jamaica's ports and the Central American coastline. David Rumsey Map Collection.
Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae [c.1680]
Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae [c.1680]
Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae [c.1680]
One of the finest early European printed maps of Jamaica, featuring decorative cartouche and detailed coastal outline. Attributed to late 17th-century Dutch cartography. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.
West Indies, Harbors of Jamaica [1879]
Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae [c.1680]
Novissima et Accuratissima Insulae Jamaicae [c.1680]
Late 19th-century American survey chart of the principal harbors of Jamaica, documenting Kingston, Port Royal, Montego Bay and other key anchorages. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library.