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  1. Title: Map of the surface formations of the Northern Peninsula of Michigan, 1911 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the surface formations of the Northern Peninsula of Michigan. It was published by: Geological Survey of Michigan in 1911. Scale 1:380,160. 6 miles to an in.. Map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 UTM Zone 16N (EPSG: 32616) 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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  2. Title: Map of the surficial deposits of the Lake Superior region

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    Summary: Relief shown by contours.; "Base compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey." 56 x 92 centimeters Scale 1:1,000,000 General Map Collection

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  3. Title: Surface formations and agricultural conditions of the southern half of Minnesota, Bulletin 14, Plate 1

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    Summary: Sheet 3, Map of the Surface (glacial landforms) Formations and agricultural conditions of the southern half of Minnesota, scale 1:500,000.

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  4. Title: Surface formations and agricultural conditions of northeastern Minnesota, Bulletin 13, Plate 1

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    Summary: Sheet 2, Map of the Surface (glacial landforms) Formations and agricultural conditions of northeastern Minnesota, scale 1:500,000.

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  5. Title: Surface formations and agricultural conditions of northwestern Minnesota, Bulletin 12, Plate 1

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    Summary: Map showing the Pioneer iron mine, surveyed July 13, 1889, scale 1 inch = about 6.25 feet.

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  6. Title: A map of the surface formations of Minnesota

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    Summary: on 3 sheets 74 x 92 centimeters or smaller. Scale 1:500,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  7. Title: Map of the surface formations of the Northern peninsula of Michigan

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    Summary: A. Hoen & Co. Baltimore.; Includes inset of Isle Royale and legend evaluating agricultural potential. 28 x 55 centimeters Scale 1:1,000,000 General Map Collection

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  8. Title: Map of the surface formations of the Southern Peninsula of Michigan

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    Summary: Includes text. 49 x 39 centimeters Scale 1:1,000,000 General Map Collection

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  9. Title: Map of the state of Michigan and the surrounding country, exhibiting the sections and the latest surveys

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Abstract: Map of Michigan showing surveyed counties, cities and towns, townships and township names, and sections. Shows distances in miles between various points on Lake Michigan. Shows county seats, Indian villages, railroads, mills, prairies, swamps and marshes, canals, and roads. Plank roads and "most important roads" are indicated. Notes: Town of "Rio Grand" is shown north of Lansing, in Lansing Township, Ingham County. Town of "Hamilton" is shown in vicinity of present-day Okemos. A stream named Alcotte Creek is shown in the vicinity of Lansing. Present-day Williamstown Township in Ingham County is named "Phelps Town" or "Phelpstown" Township. Shows "proposed route of Clinton and Kalamazoo Canal." "Grand river road" is labeled in Ingham County. Prime meridian: Greenwich. Includes notes about shoreline conditions (rockiness, steepness, etc.) and 1 inset: Plat of the copper district on L. Superior / engraved by J. Farmer. Scale approximately 1:786,111

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  10. Title: Map of the surveyed part of Michigan

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Insets: Northern part of Michigan -- Map of the Straits of Mackinaw. Scale approximately 1:500,000

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  11. Title: An improved edition of a map of the surveyed parts of the Territory of Michigan

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Includes grid. Covers southern Michigan. Insets: Map of the Straits of Michillimackinac. -- Map of Pte. Ste. Ignace. -- Map of the most important parts of the lead mine district near the Mississippi River. -- Map of the private claims at Green Bay -- Map of Michillimackinac. Scale not given

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  12. Title: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and vicinity, 1896 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Philadelphia and vicinity : Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It was published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 1896. Scale 1:62,500. Covers Philadelphia and portions of surrounding counties. 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. USGS maps are typical topographic maps portraying both natural and manmade features. They show and name works of nature, such as mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, vegetation, etc. They 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. 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: Portion of west campus, State University of Iowa, 1939

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    Summary: 1 map

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  14. Title: Fort Dodge, Iowa, 1896

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    Summary: 1 black and white map 68 x 65 cm Scale [ca. 1:5280]

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  15. Title: Map of Washburn County, Wisconsin : carefully prepared from the latest official sources

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    Summary: Shows school houses, wagon roads, railroads, settlers, post offices, and townships.; "Maps for sale by G.W. Harmon, Spooner, Wis. Farm lands for sale by G.W. Harmon, Spooner, Wis."--In upper margin.; "May 1926." 74 x 49 centimeters Scale approximately 1:80,000 General Map Collection

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  16. Title: Geologic Map of Pigeon Point, Minnesota

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale 1:22500. "By W.S. Bayley, 1890." Relief shown by contours. Includes 2 cross section insets and legend of rock types. "Monograph LII Plate XII." 16 x 47 centimeters Scale 1:22,500 Minnesota County Maps, Plat Books, and Atlases

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  17. Title: Geology of Cook County, Minnesota, Bulletin 39, Plate 15

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    Summary: Plate 14, Geology map of Township 60 North, Range 2 West, Cook County, Minnesota, scale 1 inch = about 1/2 mile.

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  18. Title: Geology of Cook County, Minnesota, Bulletin 39, Plate 3

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    Summary: Geology of the Gunflint District, Minnesota, scale 1:24,000.

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  19. Title: Geology of Cook County, Minnesota, Bulletin 39, Plate 17

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    Summary: Plate 16, Geology map of Township 58 North, Range 5 West, Cook County, Minnesota, scale 1 inch = about 1/2 mile.

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  20. Title: Geology of Cook County, Minnesota, Bulletin 39, Plate 2

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    Summary: Geology of Cook County, Minnesota, 1 inch = about 4 miles.

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