Historical Map Skill

Generate interactive historical maps as self-contained HTML files powered by Leaflet.js.

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The output is a standalone HTML file

The Python script generates a complete HTML file that loads Leaflet.js from CDN. No server, no build step, no pip install — just open in a browser. Zero external Python dependencies.

Pre-configured basemaps are available

from scripts.map_builder import BASEMAPS
# Keys: "osm", "watercolor", "toner_lite", "carto_light", "carto_dark"

osm (OpenStreetMap) is the default. It is the only one that works without an account.