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  1. Title: Ireland & Northern Ireland, 1855 (Image 2 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A general map of Ireland to accompany the report of the Railway Commissioners : shewing the principal physical features and geological structure of the country, constructed in 1836 and engraved in 1837-38. It was published by Hodges & Smith in 1855. Scale [1: 253,440]. One inch to four statute miles. This layer is image 2 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the northeast portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Irish Grid (Transverse Mercator 1965 (TM-65)) 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, railroads, administrative boundaries, geology, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, depths shown by soundings. Includes also notes and 9 cross sections.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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  2. Title: Ireland & Northern Ireland, 1855 (Image 3 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A general map of Ireland to accompany the report of the Railway Commissioners : shewing the principal physical features and geological structure of the country, constructed in 1836 and engraved in 1837-38. It was published by Hodges & Smith in 1855. Scale [1: 253,440]. One inch to four statute miles. This layer is image 3 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the southwest portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Irish Grid (Transverse Mercator 1965 (TM-65)) 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, railroads, administrative boundaries, geology, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, depths shown by soundings. Includes also notes and 9 cross sections.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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  3. Title: Ireland & Northern Ireland, 1855 (Image 1 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A general map of Ireland to accompany the report of the Railway Commissioners : shewing the principal physical features and geological structure of the country, constructed in 1836 and engraved in 1837-38. It was published by Hodges & Smith in 1855. Scale [1: 253,440]. One inch to four statute miles. This layer is image 1 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the northwest portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Irish Grid (Transverse Mercator 1965 (TM-65)) 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, railroads, administrative boundaries, geology, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, depths shown by soundings. Includes also notes and 9 cross sections.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  4. Title: Ireland & Northern Ireland, 1855 (Image 4 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A general map of Ireland to accompany the report of the Railway Commissioners : shewing the principal physical features and geological structure of the country, constructed in 1836 and engraved in 1837-38. It was published by Hodges & Smith in 1855. Scale [1: 253,440]. One inch to four statute miles. This layer is image 4 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the southeast portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Irish Grid (Transverse Mercator 1965 (TM-65)) 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, railroads, administrative boundaries, geology, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights, depths shown by soundings. Includes also notes and 9 cross sections.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  5. Title: See Ireland first : tourist map

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    Summary: Panel title.; "This map is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map, with the sanction of the Minister for Finance of Saorstat Eirann and the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office, and printed by Hely's Limited, Acme Works, Dublin, Ireland, and is issued free of charge by the Irish Tourist Association (incorporated)."; Includes map key, "General information," and "List of approved roads, frontier posts, and customs stations, for motorists between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland."; Text, ill., and advertisement on verso. 47 x 50 centimeters Scale 1:1,000,000 General Map Collection

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  6. Title: Shenyang (Liaoning Sheng), China, 1930 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Mukden = Fengtien. It was published by Southern Manchuria Railway in 1930. Scale not given. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM Zone 51N, meters, WGS 1984) 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, drainage, urban layout and buildings, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes also index, legend, inset map of larger area, and 18 photographs around border. 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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  7. Title: London, England, Railroads, 1899 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Official railway map of London and its environs, prepared and published at the Railway Clearing House, London ; drawn and engraved by J. & W. Emslie, London. It was published by Railway Clearing House in 1899. Scale [ca. 1:33,000]. Covers greater London. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 railroads, railroad stations, drainage, selected buildings and industry locations (e.g. mills, factories), county boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. 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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  8. Title: Map of the United States showing the Texas & Pacific Railway and its connections, November, 1875

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures.; In upper right margin: Map no. 2. 26 x 38 centimeters Scale not given General Map Collection

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  9. Title: Tehuantepec Railway Company's chart of the World on Mercator's projection: showing the line of its railway, with its connections by steamships and sailing vessels with the prominent ports of the world.

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    Summary: Insets: Nicaragua route, the world on polar projections. 1 map: col.; 41 x 69 cm.

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  10. Title: General railway map engraved expressly for the Official guide of the railways and steam navigation lines of the United States, Porto Rico, Canada, Mexico and Cuba, comprising maps of the United States, Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines, etc

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures.; Includes 11 insets.; "Engraved and printed at the Matthews-Northrup Works, Buffalo, N.Y." 96 x 132 centimeters Scale approximately 1:3,900,000 General Map Collection

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  11. Title: Alaska and the routes of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company's British Columbia coast steamers

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    Summary: Relief shown by spot heights.; Annotated.; Rail and steamship lines of the Canadian Pacific Railway shown in red; other railroads and trails shown in black.; "Checked to Dec. 1923, C.P. Ry. Lines."; "A 6044." 43 x 76 centimeters Scale approximately 1:4,500,000 General Map Collection

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  12. Title: Map of the dominion of Canada

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    Summary: Shows main railroads.; Inset: [Southern Ontario, Quebec and Meritime provinces]. Scale [1:6,336,000]. 31 x 45 centimeters Scale [1:12,672,000] 200 miles to 1 inch General Map Collection

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  13. Title: Railway map of the United States and Canada: showing all the railroads completed and in progress; carefully compiled from official sources for the Traveller's official railway guide.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Greenwich prime meridian. Insets: [Western extension of map] -- Part of Massachusetts, Rhode Island &c. (Enlarged Scale). On verso: Ill., advertisements, tables, map of Michigan and "Map of short route to Florida, Cuba and West Indies." 1 map; 61 x 91 cm, folded to 24 x 16 cm

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  14. Title: American Central Railway.

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    Summary: Relief shown using hachures.;1 map, colored;40 x 115 cm.;ca. 1:1,200,000

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  15. Title: Birds eye view of trolley routes in New England, 1904 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Trolley wayfinder, birds eye view of trolley routes in New England, published by the New England Street Railway Club, 1904. This is a perspective map not drawn to scale. Covers eastern portion of New England from Lewiston, Maine, to Newport, Rhode Island. 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 steam railroads, electric railroads, parks, buildings, drainage, and more. Relief and some features are shown pictorially. Includes 7 insets. 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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  16. Title: Map of Oregon

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    Summary: Shows railroads, trails, forest reserves, Indian reservations, and national parks. Includes index.; Verso: Descriptive and travel information. 63 x 76 centimeters Scale approximately 1:1,267,200 General Map Collection

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  17. Title: Trolley wayfinder : birds eye view of trolley routes in New England

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    Summary: "John J. Lane, editor"--Cover. "Geo. H. Walker & Co., Boston"--Lower right margin. Originally issued folded in cover (19 x 11 cm).

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  18. Title: A correct map of the Pacific Northwest showing rail & steamer lines of the O. R. & N. Co.; Title on map: Map of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co.

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    Summary: Cover title. Copyright, 1898, by Poole Bros., Chicago. 1 map: col.; 59 x 55 cm, folded in cover 16 x 11 cm

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  19. Title: Map showing the location of battle fields of Virginia

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    Summary: Shows Civil War battlefields (1861-1865), Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad lines, distinguishing between those which are pre-war and post-war, other railroads during the war, plank roads, turnpikes, other roads and light houses. Poole Bros., Engr's, Chicago--Lower left corner.; Relief shown by hachures.; List of battle fields of Virginia on verso of map. 50 x 60 centimeters, on sheet 53 x 63 centimeters Scale [ca. 1:700,000] General Map Collection

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  20. Title: Map showing lands for sale by the Northern Pacific Railway Co. in Aitkin, Cass, Crow-Wing, Mille Lacs, and Itasca counties, Minnesota

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    Summary: 56 x 51 centimeters folded to 25 x 9 centimeters General Minnesota Maps

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