Atlas of historical geography is a special teaching material, which obeys and serves the curriculum standards and the teaching objectives of textbooks. It is mainly in the form of space, which mainly reflects the historical activities of mankind and its related geographical environment. By comparing ancient and modern geographical names with historical geographical atlas, we can understand the evolution of zoning and the changes of administrative zoning, so as to systematically understand the continuation of a certain place.

In teaching, historical atlas can help students better understand the background, process and result of historical events, cultivate students' spatial awareness and spatial thinking ability, and improve their comprehensive quality.