What does mapping gay travel guides tell us about American queer history?

The interactive map reveals the geographic distribution of LGBTQ spaces across the United States from 1965 to 2003. Filter by year, state, amenity feature, and location type to explore how queer communities formed and evolved across nearly four decades. Zoom in to investigate local geographies, or track broad national patterns in LGBTQ space-making. The map makes visible both where LGBTQ spaces existed and significant absences, challenging assumptions about where and how queer life flourished.

Use the filters above to explore patterns and individual locations. Learn more about how to use the map →