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  1. Title: Lisbon, Portugal, 1871 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carta topographica da cidade de Lisboa : reduzida da que foi levantada n secala de 1/1,000 em 1856 a 1858, sob a direc??o do general Filippe Folque, Director geral dos trabalhos geodesicos; Mesquita gr. It was published by Direc??o Geral dos Trabalhos Geodesicos do Reino in 1871. Scale 1:10,000. Covers Lisbon, Portugal. Map in Portuguese.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 29N 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, 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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  2. Title: Lisbon Bay, Portugal, 1878 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plano hydrographico do porto de Lisboa : leveantado de 1845 a 1847 pelos egenheiros hydrographos F.M.P. da Silva, C.M. Batalba, dom C.B. de Vasconcellos, rectificado ampliado e novamente sondado sob a direccao do general F. Folque e contra-almirante F.M.P. da Silva pelos engenheiros hydographos Dom C.B. de Vasconcellos, A.M. dos Reis, B.M.F. de Andrade, I.M.L. de Andr?a, e capit?o do exercito C.A. da Costa; Carvalho, Mesquita, Rebello e Stantos gr. It was published by Direc??o Geral dos Trabalhos Geodesicos in 1878. Scale 1:20,000. Covers the Tagus River estuary and a portion of Lisbon, Portugal. Map in Portuguese.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, UTM Zone 29N 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, and more. Relief shown by hachures, contours, and spot heights. Depths shown by soundings. 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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  3. Title: Sector Boundaries, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents the sector boundaries in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  4. Title: Roads, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This line shapefile represents roads in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  5. Title: Coastline, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This line shapefile represents the coastline of Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  6. Title: Dams and Weirs, Guinea_Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This point shapefile represents dams and weirs in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  7. Title: Built Up Areas, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents built up areas (areas containing a concentration of buildings and other structures) in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  8. Title: Airports, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This point shapefile represents airports in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  9. Title: Inland Waters, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents areas of inland water in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  10. Title: Rivers, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This line shapefile represents rivers in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  11. Title: Sector Boundary Lines, Guinea-Bissau, 2013

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    Summary: This line shapefile represents sector line boundaries in Guinea-Bissau. The Global MapGuinea-Bissau version 2 was developed to update Global Map Guinea-Bissau version 1 based on Global Map Specifications version 2.1. Global Map data were developed under the cooperation of National Geospatial Information Authorities (NGIAs) of respective countries and regions. Global Map of Guinea Bissau © ISCGM/Direccao Geral de Geografia c Cadastro Global Map data of National/Regional version were developed with consistent specifications by NGIAs of respective countries and regions for fundamental geospatial information of their respective coverage by using geospatial information owned by them, and they were provided. The data have been authorized by NGIAs of respective countries and regions. Therefore, the contents of respective data are based on the views of respective data developers. For some countries and regions, there may be parts where data have not been developed. National/Regional version of Global Map data was to be updated in about five-year cycle on the basis of resolutions of an ISCGM meeting. To know about the year data were updated and about data developers, please refer to metadata attached to each data. Depending on the period the data were prepared, they were developed in line with two different specifications, namely, version 1 in VPF and BIL formats, and version 2 in GML and BIL formats. 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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  12. Title: St. Louis, Missouri and vicinity, 1903 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic, topographic paper map entitled: Saint Louis quadrangle, Missouri - Illinois, [by the] Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey; H. M. Wilson, geographer; topography by Chas. E. Cooke, Wm. O. Tufts, Gilbert Young and City of St. Louis; control by U.S.C. and G.S. and Geo. T. Hawkins. Ed. of Apr. 1904, reprinted 1932. Surveyed 1903. It was published by U.S.G.S. Scale 1:62,500. Covers City of Saint Louis, and portions of Saint Louis County, Missouri, and Saint Clair and Madison Counties, Illinois. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Missouri East State Plane Coordinate System NAD27 (in Feet) (Fipszone 2401). 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 is a typical topographic map portraying both natural and manmade features. It shows and names works of nature, such as mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, vegetation, etc. It also identify the principal works of humans, such as roads, railroads, boundaries, transmission lines, major buildings, etc. Relief is shown with standard contour intervals of 20 feet and spot heights. 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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  13. Title: Perrine's new topographical war map of the southern states : taken from the latest government surveys and official reports

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    Summary: Shows Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee.; "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, by C. O. Perrine, in the Clerk's Office of the District of the U.S. for the State of Indiana."; From: A concise history of the war by John S. Bishop. Indianapolis, index : C.O. Perrine, 1864.; Inset: Southern part of Florida. 72 x 95 centimeters Scale approximately 1:1,950,000 General Map Collection

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  14. Title: Côte orientale du Grönland, entre 65° et 79° L.N.

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    Summary: Relief shown by form lines and spot heights.; Includes inset location map.; "Revue de géographie, dirigée par L. Drapeyron." 40 x 23 Centimeters, on sheet 49 x 29 Centimeters Scale approximately 1:4,000,000 General Map Collection

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  15. Title: Plan of the fortifications of Paris : showing the enceinte and detached forts, communications and horizontal curves of the ground, from a survey published by the Prefect of the Department of the Seine

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    Summary: Covers Paris and environs. Shows forts, walls, street grid, vegetation, towns, hamlets and roads. Relief shown by hachures, countours and spot heights. Above upper margin: Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 59. - 1st Sess. 36th Cong. Delafield's Report. Plate 3.

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  16. Title: Guinea-Bissau Airports, 2008

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    Summary: Guinea-Bissau Airports is a point theme representing airports and airfields in Guinea-Bissau. This layer is a component of the Global Map, a 1:1,000,000 scale framework dataset of the world. It consists of vector and raster layers of transport, administrative boundaries, drainage, elevation, vegetation, land use and land cover data. The data were prepared from information provided by national mapping and other organizations worldwide.

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  17. Title: Guinea-Bissau Roads, 2008

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    Summary: Guinea-Bissau Roads is a line theme representing roadways in Guinea-Bissau. This layer is a component of the Global Map, a 1:1,000,000 scale framework dataset of the world. It consists of vector and raster layers of transport, administrative boundaries, drainage, elevation, vegetation, land use and land cover data. The data were prepared from information provided by national mapping and other organizations worldwide.

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  18. Title: Guinea-Bissau Miscellaneous Hydrographic Features (points), 2008

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    Summary: Guinea-Bissau Miscellaneous Hydrographic Features (points) is a point theme representing dams, weirs, islands, springs and water-holes in Guinea-Bissau . This layer is a component of the Global Map, a 1:1,000,000 scale framework dataset of the world. It consists of vector and raster layers of transport, administrative boundaries, drainage, elevation, vegetation, land use and land cover data. The data were prepared from information provided by national mapping and other organizations worldwide.

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  19. Title: Guinea-Bissau Built-up Areas (polygons), 2008

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    Summary: Guinea-Bissau Built-up Areas (polygon) is a polygon theme representing built-up areas in Guinea-Bissau. This layer is a component of the Global Map, a 1:1,000,000 scale framework dataset of the world. It consists of vector and raster layers of transport, administrative boundaries, drainage, elevation, vegetation, land use and land cover data. The data were prepared from information provided by national mapping and other organizations worldwide.

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  20. Title: Guinea-Bissau Political Boundaries, 2008

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    Summary: Guinea-Bissau Political Boundaries is a line theme representing political boundaries in Guinea-Bissau. This layer is a component of the Global Map, a 1:1,000,000 scale framework dataset of the world. It consists of vector and raster layers of transport, administrative boundaries, drainage, elevation, vegetation, land use and land cover data. The data were prepared from information provided by national mapping and other organisations worldwide.

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