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  1. Title: The Dermott or tin case map of the city of Washington 1797-8.

    • Not specified
    • 1888
    Contributors:

    Summary: Photolithographic reproduction of 1797-8 map. Publisher from Phillips, P.L. List of maps and views of Washington and District of Columbia, page 23. Depths shown by soundings. Shows lot numbers and some street names. Tracing for photolithography done by H.J. Schneider. -- Cf. Ehrenberg, R.E. Mapping the nation's capital : the Surveyor's Office, 1797-1818. In Quarterly journal of the Library of Congress.--Volume 36, no. 3 (Summer 1979). Insets: Facsimile within red border, of written statement of Joseph Elgar, March 30, 1854, attesting to the removal of letters signed by George Washington and John Adams -- Printed texts of letters mentioned above, from George Washington, March 2, 1797, and John Adams, July 23, 1798 -- Printed text of approval for publication of the map, May 4 1888, from F.M. Thorn, Superintendent of Coast and Geodetic Survey. 168 x 145 centimeters

  2. Title: New England Energy Facilities, Massachusetts, 1985 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: New England energy facilities map, prepared by Alonzo B. Reed, Inc. for the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Sitting Council. It was published by Alonzo B. Reed, Inc. in 1985. Scale ca. 1:106,000. 1 in. = .6 mi. 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 drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes also power plants, substations, transmission lines, natural gas facilities, and a legend. 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.

  3. Title: Survey for a ship canal to connect the Lakes Erie & Ontario, Lockport route; Surveyed under the direction of Capt. W.G. Williams, U.S. Top. Engs., by Lieuts. T.F. Drayton & J.G. Reed; drawn by Lieut. J.G. Reed.; Survey for a ship canal to connect Lakes Erie and Ontario Lockport route

    • Not specified
    • 1835
    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. "Map no. 3." Shows canal survey from Kempville (Olcott)on Lake Ontario through Lockport to Tonawanda on the Niagara R. Map drawn in 3 segments. Direction arrows pointing south. 1 map on 2 sheets; sheets 67 x 85 cm

  4. Title: Geologic Units (Polygons): Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005

    • Polygon data
    • 2005
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains polygon boundaries, tags and labels for major geologic units in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to the polygons representing the areal extent of geologic units, it identifies major faults and continental glaciation in Alaska. The data depict the geology of the bedrock that lies at or near the land surface, but not the distribution of surficial materials such as soils, alluvium, and glacial deposits. This map complements the Generalized Geologic Map of the Conterminous United States by Reed and Bush. The data are generalized from a compilation prepared for use in the Geologic Map of North America, published as a paper map by the Geological Society of America and to be released as a digital file by the U.S. Geological Survey. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data have been prepared with a degree of detail appropriate for viewing at a scale of 1:7,500,000. Because of the degree of generalization required (generalization based on compilation scale), the data are intended primarily for display and for regional and national analysis, rather than for more detailed analysis in specific areas. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2005). Geologic Units (Polygons): Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/bs303sf0424. The data set for the Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands consists of four data layers. All the data layers were created as ArcInfo coverages and converted to other formats for distribution purposes. The data layers are distributed and should be used together. The data are available as shapefiles or ArcInfo Export files. The data layers for faults are included in two different versions. The following files are included: > fltg01l075 - Fault lines, with line decorations* > falt01l075 - Fault lines, without line decorations** > geol01m075 - Geologic units, as polygons > gtxt01l075 - Graphic representation of geologic unit text* > >* These files are not 'true' ArcInfo coverages; they are graphic > representations of symbols and text used on the geologic map. These > files should be used to produce appropriately symbolized graphics. > The decorations and text appear correctly only in Lambert Azimuthal > Equal Area projection. The parameters for the projection are: > Projection Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area > Datum NAD83 > Spheroid GRS1980 > Units Meters > Radius of the sphere of reference 6370997 > Longitude of center projection -100 > Latitude of center of projection 45 > >**This file is the same as the fault file marked with * but does not > include the line decorations. This is the 'true' ArcInfo line > coverage for faults. This file should be used for data analysis. Also distributed with the data is the shadeset, geoshade.shd. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, some ArcInfo- specific terminology is included for clarity and expediency. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

  5. Title: Fault Lines with Line Decorations: Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005

    • Line data
    • 2005
    Contributors:

    Summary: This line shapefile represents major fault lines with line decorations (added for display purposes) in Alaska. This map complements the Generalized Geologic Map of the Conterminous United States by Reed and Bush. The data are generalized from a compilation prepared for use in the Geologic Map of North America, published as a paper map by the Geological Society of America and to be released as a digital file by the U.S. Geological Survey. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data have been prepared with a degree of detail appropriate for viewing at a scale of 1:7,500,000. Because of the degree of generalization required (generalization based on compilation scale), the data are intended primarily for display and for regional and national analysis, rather than for more detailed analysis in specific areas. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2005). Fault Lines with Line Decorations, Alaska: Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/wh524ds3857. The data set for the Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands consists of four data layers. All the data layers were created as ArcInfo coverages and converted to other formats for distribution purposes. The data layers are distributed and should be used together. The data are available as shapefiles or ArcInfo Export files. The data layers for faults are included in two different versions. The following files are included: > fltg01l075 - Fault lines, with line decorations* > falt01l075 - Fault lines, without line decorations** > geol01m075 - Geologic units, as polygons > gtxt01l075 - Graphic representation of geologic unit text* > >* These files are not 'true' ArcInfo coverages; they are graphic > representations of symbols and text used on the geologic map. These > files should be used to produce appropriately symbolized graphics. > The decorations and text appear correctly only in Lambert Azimuthal > Equal Area projection. The parameters for the projection are: > Projection Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area > Datum NAD83 > Spheroid GRS1980 > Units Meters > Radius of the sphere of reference 6370997 > Longitude of center projection -100 > Latitude of center of projection 45 > >**This file is the same as the fault file marked with * but does not > include the line decorations. This is the 'true' ArcInfo line > coverage for faults. This file should be used for data analysis. Also distributed with the data is the shadeset, geoshade.shd. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, some ArcInfo- specific terminology is included for clarity and expediency. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

  6. Title: Geologic Units (Lines): Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005

    • Line data
    • 2005
    Contributors:

    Summary: This line shapefile contains lines with labels and tags for major geologic units in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to the lines representing the areal extent of geologic units, it identifies major faults and continental glaciation in Alaska. The data depict the geology of the bedrock that lies at or near the land surface, but not the distribution of surficial materials such as soils, alluvium, and glacial deposits. This map complements the Generalized Geologic Map of the Conterminous United States by Reed and Bush. The data are generalized from a compilation prepared for use in the Geologic Map of North America, published as a paper map by the Geological Society of America and to be released as a digital file by the U.S. Geological Survey. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data have been prepared with a degree of detail appropriate for viewing at a scale of 1:7,500,000. Because of the degree of generalization required (generalization based on compilation scale), the data are intended primarily for display and for regional and national analysis, rather than for more detailed analysis in specific areas. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2005). Geologic Units (Lines): Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/dh049zh1538. The data set for the Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands consists of four data layers. All the data layers were created as ArcInfo coverages and converted to other formats for distribution purposes. The data layers are distributed and should be used together. The data are available as shapefiles or ArcInfo Export files. The data layers for faults are included in two different versions. The following files are included: > fltg01l075 - Fault lines, with line decorations* > falt01l075 - Fault lines, without line decorations** > geol01m075 - Geologic units, as polygons > gtxt01l075 - Graphic representation of geologic unit text* > >* These files are not 'true' ArcInfo coverages; they are graphic > representations of symbols and text used on the geologic map. These > files should be used to produce appropriately symbolized graphics. > The decorations and text appear correctly only in Lambert Azimuthal > Equal Area projection. The parameters for the projection are: > Projection Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area > Datum NAD83 > Spheroid GRS1980 > Units Meters > Radius of the sphere of reference 6370997 > Longitude of center projection -100 > Latitude of center of projection 45 > >**This file is the same as the fault file marked with * but does not > include the line decorations. This is the 'true' ArcInfo line > coverage for faults. This file should be used for data analysis. Also distributed with the data is the shadeset, geoshade.shd. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, some ArcInfo- specific terminology is included for clarity and expediency. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

  7. Title: Fault Lines: Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005

    • Line data
    • 2005
    Contributors:

    Summary: This line shapefile represents major fault lines in Alaska. This map complements the Generalized Geologic Map of the Conterminous United States by Reed and Bush. The data are generalized from a compilation prepared for use in the Geologic Map of North America, published as a paper map by the Geological Society of America and to be released as a digital file by the U.S. Geological Survey. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data have been prepared with a degree of detail appropriate for viewing at a scale of 1:7,500,000. Because of the degree of generalization required (generalization based on compilation scale), the data are intended primarily for display and for regional and national analysis, rather than for more detailed analysis in specific areas. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2005). Fault Lines, Alaska: Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/mh719vx4646. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

  8. Title: Geologic Unit Text Labels: Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005

    • Line data
    • 2005
    Contributors:

    Summary: This line shapefile contains text labels (for display purposes) of geologic lines coverages for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to the polygons representing the areal extent of geologic units, it identifies major faults and continental glaciation in Alaska. The data depict the geology of the bedrock that lies at or near the land surface, but not the distribution of surficial materials such as soils, alluvium, and glacial deposits. This map complements the Generalized Geologic Map of the Conterminous United States by Reed and Bush. The data are generalized from a compilation prepared for use in the Geologic Map of North America, published as a paper map by the Geological Society of America and to be released as a digital file by the U.S. Geological Survey. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. These data have been prepared with a degree of detail appropriate for viewing at a scale of 1:7,500,000. Because of the degree of generalization required (generalization based on compilation scale), the data are intended primarily for display and for regional and national analysis, rather than for more detailed analysis in specific areas. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2005). Geologic Unit Text Labels: Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 2005. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/by019yz7307. The data set for the Generalized Geologic Map of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands consists of four data layers. All the data layers were created as ArcInfo coverages and converted to other formats for distribution purposes. The data layers are distributed and should be used together. The data are available as shapefiles or ArcInfo Export files. The data layers for faults are included in two different versions. The following files are included: > fltg01l075 - Fault lines, with line decorations* > falt01l075 - Fault lines, without line decorations** > geol01m075 - Geologic units, as polygons > gtxt01l075 - Graphic representation of geologic unit text* > >* These files are not 'true' ArcInfo coverages; they are graphic > representations of symbols and text used on the geologic map. These > files should be used to produce appropriately symbolized graphics. > The decorations and text appear correctly only in Lambert Azimuthal > Equal Area projection. The parameters for the projection are: > Projection Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area > Datum NAD83 > Spheroid GRS1980 > Units Meters > Radius of the sphere of reference 6370997 > Longitude of center projection -100 > Latitude of center of projection 45 > >**This file is the same as the fault file marked with * but does not > include the line decorations. This is the 'true' ArcInfo line > coverage for faults. This file should be used for data analysis. Also distributed with the data is the shadeset, geoshade.shd. Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, some ArcInfo- specific terminology is included for clarity and expediency. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

  9. Title: A diocesan map of the Church of England in Newfoundland and Labrador : showing the deaneries and missions

    • Not specified
    • 1877
    Contributors:

    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:1,250,000] (W 65°30'--W 52°30'/N 61°15'--N46°20') Probably done by Joseph James Curling as preface on accompanying text (catalogued separately) is signed J.J.C. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights in feet. Insets: [continuation of map] -- [North Atlantic Ocean]. 1 map : color ; 60 x 94 cm

  10. Title: Portland Air Toxics Solutions Data, 2012

    • Polygon data
    • 2016
    Contributors:

    Summary: "In 2009, DEQ created the Portland Air Toxics Solutions project to work with local communities to develop air toxics reduction strategies for the Portland region, including portions of Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties" (www.deq.state.or.us/aq/toxics/pats.htm). These data represent block-group scale modeling of air toxics risks from a variety of sources (19 pollutants total), prepared in 2012 with model extrapolation to target year 2017. The study led to a number of priorities and ongoing management/policy discussions regarding Portland air quality. Data included here generally represent a ratio of pollutant concentration to ABC (ambient background concentration) for that pollutant, implying relative risk from each pollutant; see attribute file for details.

  11. Title: Route map of journey through North-East Brazil by James W. Wells, civil engineer Engraved by Edwd. Weller

    • Image data
    • 1876
    Contributors:

    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Lines of Wells's route, proposed railway, and roads are shown. Includes information on soil quality and indigenous territories. Campos geraes - grass land with occasional belts of forest - and campinas - grass land devoid of bush only found on the high table land - are shown. From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 46 (1876), pp. 308-28; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v. 46 1876

  12. Title: Mapping Rome

    • Not specified
    • 2021
    Contributors:

    Summary: This collection of digitized cartographic and historic data pertains to the city of Rome, Italy. Included within are assets such as the “Nolli Map” (La Pianta Grande di Roma) of 1748. Associated with this map are a number of related cartographic assets: (a) 1320 indexed sites or “Nolli Points,” which are numerical keys associated with specific sites in the city; (b) the polygonal outlines of buildings on Nolli’s map; (c) the polygonal outlines of landscape features such as vineyards, parks, villas found on Nolli’s map; (d) the polygonal outlines of the historical neighborhoods of Rome, known as rioni; and (e) the polygonal outline of the Tiber River flowing through the city.

  13. Title: A plan of the city of New York from an actual survey

    • Image data
    • 2018
    Contributors:

    Summary: Facsimile. Dedicated by William Bradford to John Montgomerie, governor of New York and New Jersey. The date 1728 occurs below coat of arms in upper right corner. Detailed plan of city with named streets and blocks of buildings. Table of references identifies major buildings.

  14. Title: Map of the city of Washington D.C. : established as the permanent seat of the government of the U.S. of Am. / James Keily, surveyor. (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2015
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), originally created by James Kelly in 1851. The original map appears in "A Series of Charts, With Sailing Directions, Embracing Surveys of the Farallones, Entrance to the Bay of San Francisco...State of California... Third Edition, With Additions." The original map and this image are from the Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. The georectifed map image was created by the David Rumsey Map Collection.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.

  15. Title: Havana, Cuba, 1739 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2015
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A plan of the city and harbour of Havana : situated on the island of Cuba in 23d: 10m. nth. latitude & in 292d: 15m longitude from the meridian of Teneriff, by Thomas Milton much improved & altered according to the genuine plan of Captain James Rentone ; J. Mynde sculpt. It was published by S. Harding ... R. Amey ... W.H. Toms, Dec. 10, 1739. Scale [ca. 1:12,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'NAD 1927 Cuba Norte' 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, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortifications, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by shading and pictorially. Relief shown by shading and soundings. 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.

  16. Title: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1825 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2014
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan of Edinburgh and its environs, from a survey by James Knox ; engd. by R. Scott. It was published by John Fairbairn 13, Waterloo Place, Manners & Miller, ... and John Anderson, Junr. in 1825. Scale [ca. 1:6,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' 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, built-up areas and selected buildings, selected names of property owners, parks, ground cover, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes population statistics from 1821 and note.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.

  17. Title: Winchester, England, 1809 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2014
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Ancient ichnography of the city of Winchester, Js. Cave delineavit ad mentem J. Milner. It was published by Jas. Robbins, March 1st, 1809. Scale [ca. 1:3,800].The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' 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, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, parks, and more. Includes 2 insets: Ichnography of the environs of Winchester, Ichnography of the Cathedral Church.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.

  18. Title: Portobelo Bay, Panama, 1740 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: This plan of the harbour, town, and forts of Porto Bello (taken by Edward Vernon, esqr. vice admiral of the Blue on the 22d of November 1739 with six men of war only), drawn by Lieutent. Philip Durell, is most humbly inscribed to the Rt. Honble. Sir Charles Wager, first lord commisioner of the Admiralty ; P. Durell, delin. Nov. 1739 ; W.H. Toms, sculpt. 1740 ; I do assure the publick that this plan is exactly copied from the original (and only) drawing brought over by me, Ja. Rentone. It was published by S. Harding on the Pavement in St. Martin's Lane : W.H. Toms, Engraver, in Union Court near Hatton Garden Holborn in 1740. Scale ca. 1:11,250. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North American Datum 1983, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 17N 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 drainage, fortifications, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, landscapes, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Includes also pictorial representations of battleships accompanied by legend. 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.

  19. Title: Maldives, 1814 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2012
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: To capt. W.F.W. Owen R.N. this chart of the Maldiva Islands, exhibiting the safe channels between the southern attollons, having been constructed from valuable materials furnished chiefly by him, is inscribed by ... James Horsburgh ; engraved by John Bateman. It was published by James Horsburgh in 26th March, 1814. Scale [ca. 1:1,800,000]. Covers Maldives. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Miller Cylindrical 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 drainage, shoreline features, atolls, channels, routes of historic passages, and more. Includes text.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.

  20. Title: Bombay Harbour, India, Nautical Chart, 1806 (Raster Image)

    • Raster data
    • 2011
    Contributors:

    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A plan of Bombay harbour : principally illustrative of the entrance, constructed from measured bases, and a series of angles, taken in 1803 & 4 by James Horsburgh. It was published by James Horsburgh in 1806. Scale [ca.1:37,820].The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Kalianpur 1975 India Zone III 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 drainage, cities and other human settlements, fortification, shoreline features (rocks, shoals, anchorage points, ports, inlets, lighthouses, etc.), and more. Relief shown by depth soundings. Includes also profile views and navigational notes.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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