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  1. Title: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1828 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan von Pittsburg und Umgebungen. It was published by Wilhelm Hoffman in 1828. Scale [ca. 1:19,500]. Title in German; map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Pennsylvania South State Plane NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 3702). 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, selected buildings and property lots, industry and mining locations, and more. Relief is shown by hachures 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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  2. Title: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1828 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan von Philadelphia, Carl Metzeroth, sc. It was published by Wilhelm Hoffmann in 1828. Scale [ca.1:15,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Pennsylvania South State Plane Coordinate System NAD83 (in Feet) (Fipszone 3702). 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, wharves, selected public buildings, and more. Title in German; index and references in English. 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: Topographischer Plan der Umgegend von Dresden : im Massstabe von 1:134400 natürlicher Grösse

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    Summary: Map of Saxony centered on Dresden. Relief shown by hachures. Date from Tooley.

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  4. Title: Europa in suas partes principales divisa, 168u- (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Europa in suas partes principales divisa : ut sunt: Insulae Britannicae, Scandinavia, Moscovia, Germania, Gallia, Polonia, Hispania,, Italia, Hungaria, et Turcia in Europa, cum adiacentibus regnis, statibus et regionibus. It was published by: Johannes Hoffmannus ca. 168u. Scale ca. 1:10,000,000. Map in Latin. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic (EPSG: 102014) 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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  5. Title: Africa, ca. 1680-1689 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Africa : divisa in suas principales partes, nempe : imperia, monarchias, regna, principatus, et insulas, per Sr. Sansonium, geographum Regis Galliae ordinarium ; [cartouche] Sigmund Gabriel Hipschmann scul. It was published by Johannem Hoffmannum between 1680 and 1689. Scale [ca. 1:16,500,000]. Covers Africa and small portions of southern Europe, the Middle East, and South America. Map in Latin.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Africa Sinusoidal 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, roads, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown 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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  6. Title: Nord-Amerika und West Indien; entworfen und gezeichmet von Dr. F. W. Streit.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. 1 map: hand col.; 38 x 45 cm

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  7. Title: Prospect de la ville et residence de Carols-rou = Prospect der Fürstl. Residenz Stadt Karls-Ruhe

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    Summary: Bird's-eye view of Karlsruhe; relief shown pictorially. Indexed for points of interest. Includes "Explication" and "Erklärung."

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  8. Title: Estonia & Latvia, 1791 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Livland nach der Eintheilung Heinrich des Letten : und zu den Zeiten der Bischoffe u. Ordensmeister bis 1562, entworffen von W. C. Friebe ; gezeichnet von J. W. Krause ; gestochen von F. Ramberg. It was published by J. F. Hartknoch, ca. 1791. Scale [ca. 1:880,000]. Covers Estonia and a portion of Latvia. Map in German.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Europe Lambert Conformal Conic 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, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown 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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  9. Title: Topographical map showing the locations of the Sutro Tunnel and the Comstock Lode, State of Nevada, United States of America

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north toward upper right. "March 1866." Includes two profiles: Longitudinal section of the Comstock Lode, and section of the Sutro Tunnel from its entrance to the Comstock Lode.

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  10. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1897. Plate no. 55, Water mains

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:24,000]. 2,000 ft. to 1 in. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows existing and proposed water mains, street car lines and railroads, and parks. On verso: "Plate Number 55. Water Mains." 72 x 47 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  11. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1895. Plate 22 b, Water mains

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:24,000]. 2,000 ft. to 1 in. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows existing and proposed water mains, street car lines and railroads, and parks. "Plate 22 b.--Water Mains." 72 x 47 centimeters Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  12. Title: Plan af Helsingfors

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:8,500. Facsimile. Relief shown by hachures. Cadastral map. Includes indexes and inset of Helsinki region. 1 map : color ; 39 x 53 centimeters Scale approximately 1:8,500 General Map Collection

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  13. Title: Bonn, Bad Godesberg. : mit Beuel und Königswinter

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    Summary: "Bearbeitet auf Grund neuester amtlicher Unterlagen des Städt. Vermessungsamtes." Map shows administrative boundaries, street names, railways, trams, bus routes, churches, and parks. Principal buildings are listed and located. Inset map: Innenstadt. Massstab 1:7, 500. In bottom left corner: "11.DG61EF7". Accompanied by booklet: Stadplan Grossraum Bonn mit Bad Godesberg, Beuel und Königswinter. Massstab 1:15 000 mit ausfürlichem Behördenführer, Strassenverzeichnis und Verkehrsverbindungen. 11. Auflage. Bonn : Wilhelm Stollfuss Verlag , 1961. 5NjP

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  14. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn. Plate 56, Water mains

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:24,000. 2000 ft. to one in. Shows water mains. On verso: Plate 56. -- Water Mains. Relief shown by contours. 81 x 48 centimeters Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  15. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1897. Plate no. 34, Sewer map

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:24,000]. 2,000 ft. to 1 in. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows sewers and sewer tunnels, street car lines and railroads, and parks. On verso: "Plate Number 34. Sewer Map." 72 x 47 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  16. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1897. Plate no. 30, Paving map

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:24,000]. 2,000 ft. to 1 in. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows pavement material of streets, street car lines and railroads, and parks. On verso: "Plate No. 30. Paving Map." 72 x 47 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  17. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1896. Plate 19, Paving

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale 1:24,000. 2000 ft. to one in. ; (W 93¬∞15 π49 ∫--W 93¬∞15 π49 ∫/N 44¬∞58 π48 ∫--N 44¬∞58 π48 ∫). Shows pavement material of streets. Relief shown by contours. 71 x 46 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  18. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1896. Plate 26, Sewers

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:24,000. 2000 ft. to one in. Shows sewer system. "Plate 26. -- Sewers." Relief shown by contours. 83 x 49 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  19. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1895. Plate 9 c, Sewers

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:24,000]. 2,000 ft. to 1 in. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows sewers and sewer tunnels, street car lines and railroads, and parks. "Plate 9 c.--Sewers." 72 x 47 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  20. Title: Map of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minn., 1895. Plate 3 b, Paving

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:24,000]. 2,000 ft. to 1 in. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Shows pavement material of streets, street car lines and railroads, and parks. "Plate 3 b.--Paving." 72 x 47 centimeters 1:24,000 Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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