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  1. Title: Burritt's sectional and township map of Minnesota

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    Summary: Shows U.S. land offices and boundaries of land districts.Relief shown by hachures.Hand colored.Includes "Table of distances by railroad and steamboat lines in Minnesota" and 2 vignettes. 88 x 80 centimeters 1:760,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  2. Title: Sharon, Massachusetts, 1831 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A map of the town of Sharon, Mass., drawn from actual survey by Elijah Hewin[s], surveyor. It was published by Pendleton's Lithography in 1831. Scale [ca. 1:20,250]. Covers the town of Sharon and also a portion of Walpole, Massachusetts. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System, Mainland Zone (in Feet) (Fipszone 2001). 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, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), private buildings with names of property owners, town boundaries and more. Relief is shown by hachures. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Massachusetts from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates (1755-1922), scales, and purposes. The digitized selection includes maps of: the state, Massachusetts counties, town surveys, coastal features, real property, parks, cemeteries, railroads, roads, public works projects, etc.

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  3. Title: West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, ca. 1875 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic manuscript, paper map entitled: Map of West Roxbury : from official records, private plans and actual surveys by H. W. Hopkins, C.E. It was created ca. 1875. Scale [1:4,800].The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System, Mainland Zone (in Feet) (Fipszone 2001). 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, railroads, drainage, selected public buildings, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), selected private buildings with names of property owners, property lot boundaries, town boundaries, city wards, and more. Includes also pencil manuscript annotations added at later date.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Massachusetts from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates (1755-1922), scales, and purposes. The digitized selection includes maps of: the state, Massachusetts counties, town surveys, coastal features, real property, parks, cemeteries, railroads, roads, public works projects, etc.

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  4. Title: Outline map of part of British Columbia from the general map prepared by the Royal Engineers under Col. Moody, R.E. at the Office of Lands & Works, New Westminster - Feby. 1863

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    Summary: Outline map shows rivers, lines of mountain ranges and tablelands, roads and trails, and major gold deposits. Reconnaissance sketch [scale ca. 1:471,500] shows physical geography of Cariboo, settlements, and desirable terminus for a coast route. Relief shown by hachures, spot heights, and text. Outline map is damaged; information at approx. 122° W is missing. From: Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 34 (1864), pp. 171-95; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v.34 1864

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  5. Title: Michigan

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Greenwich and Washington prime meridians. Scale approximately 1:2,100,000

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  6. Title: A compleat map of the East Indies : exhibiting the English territorial acquisitions

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:14,000,000 (E 58°--E 118°/N 36°--N 00°) Map of South East Asia and India. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro. Plate 27. Likely originally from: A new atlas of the mundane system, or, of geography and cosmography ... /S. Dunn. London : R. Sayer, 1774. 31 x 43 centimeters Scale approximately 1:14,000,000 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  7. Title: A map of Chinese Tartary, with Corea; By Samuel Dunn, mathematician.

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    Summary: This map is no. 30 in his A new atlas for the mundane system... London, Printed for Robert Sayer, 1788. Relief shown pictorially. 1 map: hand col.; 30 x 43 cm.

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  8. Title: Poland : with its divisions before the late partition

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. 29 x 43 centimeters Scale [1:4,000,000] General Map Collection

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  9. Title: The British Isles : comprehending Great Britain and Ireland with The Adjacent Islands

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. "London : printed for Rob't Sayer, No.53 in Fleet Street as the Act directed 10 Jan. 1774." Appears to be a two page spread removed from a book. "4" in corners on bottom outside neat line, as a page number. 56 x 45 centimeters Scale approximately 1:2,926.000. 100 Statute miles 69 1/2 au Degree = 5,5 cm General Map Collection

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  10. Title: France, divided into military governments

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. In margin: 16. "Printed ... as the Act directs, 10 Jany. 1774." Probably issued in his New atlas of the mundane system, published in 1774.

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  11. Title: A map of Turkey in Asia : containing the countries of Anadoli, Carman, Roum, Georgia Armenia, Kurdistan, Algezira, Syria, &c.

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    Summary: Relief show pictorially. From: A new atlas of the mundane system / Samuel Dunn. London : Printed for R. Sayer, 1774. Prime meridian: Ferro; longitude computed from Greenwich. "23."

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  12. Title: A chart of the world, according to Mercator's projection wherein are shewn the latest discoveries

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. "Printed for Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street, as the Act directs, 10 January 1774." Probably issued in his New atlas of the mundane system, published in 1774. In upper right corner: 2.

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  13. Title: First part of Turkey in Europe : containing Moldavia and Little Tartary with Krimea : to which is added the whole of the Black Sea

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. "Printed for Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street as the Act directs, 10 January 1774." Probably issued in his New atlas of the mundane system, published in 1774. In upper right corner: 20. Political boundaries outlined in watercolor.

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  14. Title: A Map of Lewis and Clark's Track, Across the Western Portion of North America From the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean; By Order of the Executive of the United States, in 1804, 5 & 6. Copied by Samuel Lewis from the Original Drawing of Wm. Clark. Smal. Harrison fct (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of the track of Lewis and Clark in the western United States, created in 1804. The original map appears in 'History Of The Expedition Under The Command Of Captains Lewis And Clark, To The Sources Of The Missouri, Thence Across The Rocky Mountains And Down The River Columbia To The Pacific Ocean. Performed During The Years 1804-5-6. By order of the Government Of The United States. Prepared For The Press By Paul Allen, Esquire. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Philadelphia: Published By Bradford And Inskeep, New York. J. Maxwell, Printer. 1814 ... Vol. II.'The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  15. Title: Tokyo, Japan, 1860 (Image 1 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Man'en kaisei O-Edo oezu, Takai Ranzan zu. It was published by Okadaya Kashichi in Man'en gannen in 1860. Scale [ca. 1:10,700]. This layer is image 1 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the northwest portion of the map. Covers Tokyo, Japan. Map in Japanese.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Tokyo Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 54N projected 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, railroads and stations, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, names of landowners, parks, and more. Shows main temples, shrines, and points of interest pictorially.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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  16. Title: Tokyo, Japan, 1860 (Image 3 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Man'en kaisei O-Edo oezu, Takai Ranzan zu. It was published by Okadaya Kashichi in Man'en gannen in 1860. Scale [ca. 1:10,700]. This layer is image 3 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the northeast portion of the map. Covers Tokyo, Japan. Map in Japanese.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Tokyo Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 54N projected 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, railroads and stations, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, names of landowners, parks, and more. Shows main temples, shrines, and points of interest pictorially.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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  17. Title: Tokyo, Japan, 1860 (Image 4 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Man'en kaisei O-Edo oezu, Takai Ranzan zu. It was published by Okadaya Kashichi in Man'en gannen in 1860. Scale [ca. 1:10,700]. This layer is image 4 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the southwest portion of the map. Covers Tokyo, Japan. Map in Japanese.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Tokyo Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 54N projected 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, railroads and stations, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, names of landowners, parks, and more. Shows main temples, shrines, and points of interest pictorially.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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  18. Title: Tokyo, Japan, 1860 (Image 2 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Man'en kaisei O-Edo oezu, Takai Ranzan zu. It was published by Okadaya Kashichi in Man'en gannen in 1860. Scale [ca. 1:10,700]. This layer is image 2 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the southeast portion of the map. Covers Tokyo, Japan. Map in Japanese.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Tokyo Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 54N projected 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, railroads and stations, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, names of landowners, parks, and more. Shows main temples, shrines, and points of interest pictorially.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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  19. Title: Salem, Marblehead, Beverly and Manchester harbors, Massachusetts, 1806 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chart of the harbours of Salem, Marblehead, Beverly, and Manchester : from a survey taken in the years 1804, 5 & 6, by Nathl. Bowditch, AM. AAS. ; assisted by Geo. Burchmore & Wm. Ropes, 3d. ; Hooker & Fairman, sc. Scale [ca. 1:20,500]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System, Mainland Zone (in Feet) (Fipszone 2001). 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, or other information associated with the principal map. This nautical chart shows coastal features such as lighthouses, rocks, shoals, channels, points, coves, harbors, anchor points, islands, and more. Depths are shown by soundings and shading. Land features include settlements, selected buildings and roads, and more. Relief is shown pictorially. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Massachusetts from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates (1755-1922), scales, and purposes. The digitized selection includes maps of: the state, Massachusetts counties, town surveys, coastal features, real property, parks, cemeteries, railroads, roads, public works projects, etc.

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  20. Title: Boston, Massachusetts, proposed tide mills, 1814 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A plan of those parts of Boston and the towns in its vicinity : with the waters and flats adjacent which are immediately or remotely connected with the contemplated design of erecting perpetual tide-mills, published by Benjamin Dearborn, 1814. It was originally issued with Massachusetts House Document no. 18 of June 1814 -- petitions to incorporate Boston and Roxbury Mill Corp. Scale [1:15,840]. Covers portions of Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System, Mainland Zone (in Feet) (Fipszone 2001). 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, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as selected roads (existing and proposed), propsosed tide mills and dams, drainage, canals, bridges, and more. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Massachusetts from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates (1755-1922), scales, and purposes. The digitized selection includes maps of: the state, Massachusetts counties, town surveys, coastal features, real property, parks, cemeteries, railroads, roads, public works projects, etc.

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