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  1. Title: Carte Generale de L'Afrique (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of an historic continental map of Africa from 1832, originally created by Charles François Beautemps-Beaupré, This map was georeferenced by the Stanford University Geospatial Center using a Sinusoidal projection. This map is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Africa held at Stanford University Libraries. This historic paper map provides an historical perspective of the cultural and physical landscape during this time period. The wide range of information provided on these maps make them useful in the study of historic geography. As this map has been georeferenced, it also can be used as a background layer in conjunction with other GIS data. The horizontal positional accuracy of a raster image is approximately the same as the accuracy of the published source map. The lack of a greater accuracy is largely the result of the inaccuracies with the original measurements and possible distortions in the original paper map document. There may also be errors introduced during the digitizing and georeferencing process. In most cases, however, errors in the raster image are small compared with sources of error in the original map graphic. The RMS error for this map is 4087.63 meters. This value describes how consistent the transformation is between the different control points (links). The RMS error is only an assessment of the accuracy of the transformation. Beautemps-Beaupré, Charles François, and Stanford Geospatial Center. (2013). Carte Generale de L'Afrique (Raster Image). Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/cn934pb9430. For more information about Stanford's Maps of Africa Collection, see here: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/maps-of-africa. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

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  2. Title: Carte des archipels des Iles Salomon, de la Louisiade et de la Nouvl̂ê. Bretagne. : situés à l'est de la Nouvelle Guinée

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    Summary: Solomon Islands--Maps

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  3. Title: Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, ca. 1799 (Image 3 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Reconnoissance du cours du Hont ou Wester Schelde (Escaut occidental) depuis Anwerpen (Anvers) jusqu'a l'embouchure, faite par ordre du Ministre de la marine et des colonies, en thermidor et fructidor, an VII, vendemiaire et brumaire, an VIII, par Beautemps-Beaupre; assiste des Cens. Daussy et Portier, et de Jh. Raoul. It was published ca. 1799. Scale [ca. 1:41,300]. Covers Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, from Middelburg to Antwerp. This layer is image 3 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the eastern portion of the map. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the RD_New (Rijksdriehoekstelsel), GCS Amersfoort coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows coastal features such as rocks, channels, points, ports, coves, islands, flats, canals, and more. Includes also selected land features such as roads, towns, fortification, drainage, land cover, selected buildings, and more. Relief shown pictorially and with hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Includes 'Nota' and text with insigne of the Depot general de la marine.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  4. Title: Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, ca. 1799 (Image 2 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Reconnoissance du cours du Hont ou Wester Schelde (Escaut occidental) depuis Anwerpen (Anvers) jusqu'a l'embouchure, faite par ordre du Ministre de la marine et des colonies, en thermidor et fructidor, an VII, vendemiaire et brumaire, an VIII, par Beautemps-Beaupre; assiste des Cens. Daussy et Portier, et de Jh. Raoul. It was published ca. 1799. Scale [ca. 1:41,300]. Covers Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, from Middelburg to Antwerp. This layer is image 2 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the center portion of the map. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the RD_New (Rijksdriehoekstelsel), GCS Amersfoort coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows coastal features such as rocks, channels, points, ports, coves, islands, flats, canals, and more. Includes also selected land features such as roads, towns, fortification, drainage, land cover, selected buildings, and more. Relief shown pictorially and with hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Includes 'Nota' and text with insigne of the Depot general de la marine.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  5. Title: Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, ca. 1799 (Image 1 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Reconnoissance du cours du Hont ou Wester Schelde (Escaut occidental) depuis Anwerpen (Anvers) jusqu'a l'embouchure, faite par ordre du Ministre de la marine et des colonies, en thermidor et fructidor, an VII, vendemiaire et brumaire, an VIII, par Beautemps-Beaupre; assiste des Cens. Daussy et Portier, et de Jh. Raoul. It was published ca. 1799. Scale [ca. 1:41,300]. Covers Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, from Middelburg to Antwerp. This layer is image 1 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the western portion of the map. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the RD_New (Rijksdriehoekstelsel), GCS Amersfoort coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows coastal features such as rocks, channels, points, ports, coves, islands, flats, canals, and more. Includes also selected land features such as roads, towns, fortification, drainage, land cover, selected buildings, and more. Relief shown pictorially and with hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Includes 'Nota' and text with insigne of the Depot general de la marine.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  6. Title: Carte particulière des côtes de France : (partie comprise entre Bayonne et la côte d'Espagne)

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    Summary: Scale [ca. 1:3,000,000]. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Shows coast of France from Bayonne to Fontarbie. In upper right-hand corner : N° 177. Historic Maps copy has paper labels on verso: "French Coast from Bayonne to the Spanish Frontier" and "No. 771."

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  7. Title: Etats-Unis de l'Amérique Septentrionale avec les isles Royale, de Terre Neuve, de St. Jean, l'Acadie & c 1785

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Printed from same plate as Delamarche imprint but with change of publisher and addition below title of: Supplément à l'atlas de M. Robert de Vaugondy. Prime meridians: Isle de Fer and Paris. Includes table at lower right giving populations of individual states. Scale 1:7,500,000

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  8. Title: Map of a reconnoissance between Fort Leavenworth on the Missouri river and the Great Salt Lake in the Territory of Utah, made in 1849 and 1850 under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert ...; by Capt. Howard Stansbury aided by Lieut. J.W. Gunnison ... and Albert Carrington; drawn by Lieut. Gunnison and Charles Preuss.; Map of a reconnaissance between Fort Leavenworth on the Missouri river and the Great Salt Lake in the Territory of Utah, made in 1849 and 1850 under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert, by Capt. Howard Stansbury aided by Lieut. J.W. Gunnison ... and Albert Carrington; drawn by Lieut. Gunnison and Charles Preuss

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Outline color. 1 map: hand col., dissected into 18 sections and mounted on linen; 71 x 174 cm, folded to 25 x 29 cm

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  9. Title: North Carolina, 1808 (Image 3 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: To David Stone and Peter Brown, Esq. : this first actual survey of the state of North Carolina taken by the subscribers is respectfully dedicated by their humble servants, Jona. Price and John Strother ; engraved by W. H. Harrison. It was printed by C.P. Harrison in 1808. Scale [ca. 1:506,880]. This layer is image 3 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the eastern portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North Carolina State Plane NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 3200). All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, canals, cities and towns, selected public buildings (churches, inns), industry locations (e.g. mills, mines, etc.), selected private buildings with names of property owners, state and county boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  10. Title: North Carolina, 1808 (Image 2 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: To David Stone and Peter Brown, Esq. : this first actual survey of the state of North Carolina taken by the subscribers is respectfully dedicated by their humble servants, Jona. Price and John Strother ; engraved by W. H. Harrison. It was printed by C.P. Harrison in 1808. Scale [ca. 1:506,880]. This layer is image 2 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the central portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North Carolina State Plane NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 3200). All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, canals, cities and towns, selected public buildings (churches, inns), industry locations (e.g. mills, mines, etc.), selected private buildings with names of property owners, state and county boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  11. Title: North Carolina, 1808 (Image 1 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: To David Stone and Peter Brown, Esq. : this first actual survey of the state of North Carolina taken by the subscribers is respectfully dedicated by their humble servants, Jona. Price and John Strother ; engraved by W. H. Harrison. It was printed by C.P. Harrison in 1808. Scale [ca. 1:506,880]. This layer is image 1 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the western portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North Carolina State Plane NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 3200). All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, canals, cities and towns, selected public buildings (churches, inns), industry locations (e.g. mills, mines, etc.), selected private buildings with names of property owners, state and county boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  12. Title: Territoire de Michigan; gravé par B. de Beaupré.

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    Summary: Fonderie et imprimerie de J. Carez. Historical and statistical text printed on each side of map. Some relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians: Washington and Paris. Title in upper margin: Carte géographique, statistique et historique de Michigan. From: Atlas géographique statistique, historique et chronologique des deux Ameriques ... / J.A. Buchon. 1825. 1 map: hand col.; 36 x 26 cm. on 2 sheets joined 54 x 70 cm.

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  13. Title: L'isle de France: Parisiẽsis agri descriptio.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Possibly from Le Clerc's 1622 edition of "Theatre Géographique du Royaume de France" or Tavernier's 1632 edition of "Theatre geographique du royaume de France." From the Composite Atlas of France, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan. 1 map; 32 x 45 cm.

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  14. Title: Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan, 1724-1726 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Japan. It was published by: J. van Braam et G. onder de Linden Amsterdam between 1724 and 1726. Scale ca. 1:2,500,000. Map in Dutch. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 World Mercator (EPSG: 3395) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  15. Title: Ager Parisiensis vulgo l'Isle de France

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    Summary: 1 map ; 45 x 55 cm. Relief shown pictorially. Decorative title cartouche depicting two cherubs presenting the escutcheon of France. This state was published in atlases by Jan Jansson in 1636, 1637, and 1680. From the Jansson Appendix Atlas 1636-1680, title created to represent a unique collection within the Clark Library, University of Michigan.

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  16. Title: Héhenschichten-karte von Japan.

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    Summary: Japan--Maps

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  17. Title: Partie de l'Amérique Septent? qui comprend la Nouvelle France ou le Canada

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Prime meridian: Ferro. Cf. Karpinski, LXIV. Inset: Supplement pour les lacs du Canada. Scale approximately 1:4,000,000

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  18. Title: Carte de la partie méridionale de l'Afrique, 1795 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la partie méridionale de l'Afrique : pour servir d'intelligence aux deux voyages de Levaillant. It was published by: H.J. Jansen et Compagnie, Imprimeurs-Libraires in 1795. Scale [ca. 1:2,250,000].. Map in French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 World Mercator (EPSG: 3395) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  19. Title: Mississippi River Valley

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    Summary: 4042.M5 1718 .F3; Les costes de la Louisiane.; J. F. Benard, 1718.;PC 17721;maps and travel accounts of Illinois, no. 8.;1 map, hand colored;97 x 65 cm.;ca. 1:5,150,000

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  20. Title: Pompei, Italy, 1829 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan de Pompei, de Mr. le Chanoine D. Andre de Joric ; Na. Riccio inc. ; Giosue Russo dis. It was published by Imprimerie Francaise in 1829. Scale [ca. 1:2,500]. Covers Pompei, Italy. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'European Datum 1950 UTM Zone 33 North' coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map.This map shows features such as roads, drainage, selected buildings and plans of ancient sites, ground cover, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes index.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from The Harvard Map Collection as part of the Imaging the Urban Environment project. Maps selected for this project represent major urban areas and cities of the world, at various time periods. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features at a large scale. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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