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  1. Title: Map of the mineral regions of the counties of Gogebic and Ontonagon, Michigan, 1887; published by Edw. P. Allis & H.B. Merrell; compiled by Mess. J.M. Longyear and J.M. Case, Marquette, Mich.

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    Summary: Shows lands of Allis & Merrell in green, and of Case & Longyear in red. Also shows mines and mineral explorations, iron ranges, existing and projected railroads, wagon roads, and supply roads. Relief shown by hachures. "Supplement to the Mining, real estate & manufacturing reporter, Milwaukee, Wis., June 4th, 1887" --Upper margin. "Copyright applied for by Edw. P. Allis, Milwaukee, Wis." 1 map: color; 50 x 62 cm

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  2. Title: Map of the Menominee iron district and adjacent territory by Chas. E. Wright; F. H. Brotherton, W. F. Brotherton, topographical assistants; Mathews & Longyear, draughtmen.

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    Summary: Shows geology and mines. Appears in: Michigan. Commissioner of Mineral Statistics. Annual report...for 1880. Lansing, 1881. Includes "Geological cross section A. B. of Menominee and Pine River series." 1 map: col.; 56 x 66 cm

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  3. Title: Seismic Hazard Map for the United States

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents seismic hazards in the United States. The data represent a model showing the probability that ground motion will reach a certain level. This map layer shows peak horizontal ground acceleration (the fastest measured change in speed, for a particle at ground level that is moving horizontally due to an earthquake) with a 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years. Values are given in %g, where g is acceleration due to gravity, or 9.8 meters/second^2. The lines of equal hazard, which are the lines between the polygons, were determined by interpolating from a grid of equally spaced points in latitude and longitude. Each point was weighted based on the seismic hazard at that location. The grid spacing is 0.1 degrees for Alaska, 0.05 degrees for the conterminous United States, and 0.02 degrees for Hawaii. This layer is part of the 1997-2014 edition National Atlas of the United States. This map summarizes the quantitative information, available from geologic and geophysical sources, about seismic ground motion hazard in the United States. The data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey or the National Atlas of the United States in the use of these data. National Atlas of the United States. (2012). Seismic Hazard Map for the United States. National Atlas of the United States. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/rm034qp5477. This map layer was prepared by combining spatially-smoothed historic seismicity information with information from fault-specific sources. The acceleration values contoured are the random horizontal component. The reference site condition is firm rock, defined as having an average shear- wave velocity of 760 meters/second in the top 30 meters corresponding to the boundary between National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) site classes B and C. For more information about the USGS National Seismic Hazard Maps, please visit http://earthquake.usgs.gov/hazards/index.php. A description of how the underlying geologic and geophysical data were prepared as well as the methodology used in calculating seismic hazard for a geographic location can be found in the following reports: Petersen, M.D., Frankel, A.D., Harmsen, S.C., Mueller, C.S., Haller, K.M., Wheeler, R.L., Wesson, R.L., Zeng, Yuehua, Boyd, O.S., Perkins, D.M., Luco, Nicolas, Field, E.H., Wills, C.J., and Rukstales, K.S., 2008, Documentation for the 2008 Update of the United States National Seismic Hazard Maps: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2008-1128, 61 p. Klein, F.W., A.D. Frankel, C.S. Mueller, R.L. Wesson and P.G. Okubo, 2001, Seismic Hazard in Hawaii: high rate of large earthquakes and probabilistic ground motion maps, Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, v. 91, pp. 479-498. Wesson, Robert L., Boyd, Oliver S., Mueller, Charles S., Bufe, Charles G., Frankel, Arthur D., Petersen, Mark D., 2007, Revision of time-Independent probabilistic seismic hazard maps for Alaska: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2007-1043, 33p. 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: State of Ohio

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    Summary: 1 map : color ; 63 x 72 cm Shows county boundaries, cities and villages, railroads, and canals. "J. A. Williamson, Commissioner." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.

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  5. Title: Map of Eastern New Guinea to accompany the paper by Captn. J. Moresby R.N.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Reefs and shoals shown pictorially. Includes inset map of New Guinea [scale ca. 1:12,170,000]. From: Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 45 (1875), p. 153-70; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687

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  6. Title: Chart of the south east coast of New Guinea to accompany the paper by Captn. J. Moresby R.N.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depth shown pictorially and by soundings (in fathoms). Track of H.M.S. Basilisk and locations of anchorages are shown. Includes inset: Sketch map of part of the south coast of New Guinea / by W. W. Gill, B.A. Shows coastal features at approx. 143° W/9° S. From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 44 (1874), pp. 1-37; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v. 44 1874

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  7. Title: Lake Nyassa, the River Shire &c. (South Eastern Africa) from the M.S. map by Dr. Kirk

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Depths shown by soundings. From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 35, (1865), pp. 167-69; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v.35 1865.

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  8. Title: Carte de la Finlande, 1808 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la Finlande. It was published by: no publisher in 1808. Scale approximately 1:2,450,000. 12 myriamètres [= 4.9 cm]. Map in French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the EUREF FIN TM35FIN (EPSG: 3067) 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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  9. Title: Glacial geology of Indiana

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    Summary: Base modified from U.S. Geological Survey Base map of Indiana, 1953.; Reprinted with minor modifications, 1963. Scale 1:1,000,000

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  10. Title: Cover Type Wetlands Map of the Oswegatchie-Black, Upper Hudson, and St. Regis Watersheds in New York State, 2000

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    Summary: A set of 18 USGS 7.5' quadrangle-based wetland coverages was prepared for the Oswegatchie-Black, Upper Hudson, and St. Regis River watersheds, primarily within the New York State Adirondack Park using PC Arc/Info 3.4D+ at the Remote Sensing Laboratory, Plattsburgh State University (RSL). Wetlands were delineated on 1:40000 color infrared National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP) transparencies (for the Oswegatchie-Black watershed 1:58,000-scale National High Altitude Photography (NHAP) color infrared photos were used), transferred to orthophoto overlays using an Image Interpretations Systems Stereo Zoom Transfer Scope, and either hand digitized or scanned into PC Arc/Info format. A digital file extracted from the watershed data layer defined the outer boundary of the mapped area. This wetlands database consists of both polygon and linear features labeled using National Wetlands Inventory conventions. The 138 individual quadrangle files were exported to the New York State, Executive Department, Adirondack Park Agency (NYS APA) running Arc/Info version 8.0. The final MAPJOINED study area polygon coverage comprised of the 18 quad coverages was called STREGWTLND. Scale 1:24,000. The wetlands database is part of a larger database designed to help evaluate watershed/wetland relationships and provide data for cumulative impact assessments. The outreach efforts to share the Agency's natural resource database will encourage resource appreciation and wise use, particularly in a regional context. Supplemental Information: Line drawings for 18 quadrangle-based wetland coverages were scanned using an ANAtech Evolution scanner housed at the Adirondack Park Agency. Digital files were vectorized, transformed into the UTM coordinate system, edited, and attributed by the Remote Sensing Laboratory, Plattsburgh State University. Digital files were georeferenced into a digital quadrangle file containing four bounding tics using PC Arc/Info 3.4D+. Maximum allowable RMS was 0.003, snapdistance 20.0 meters, snaptype closest, weed tolerance 3.0 meters, and a fuzzy tolerance of 1.219 meters. Hard copies of the digital coverage showing arcs, dangle nodes, and label points were carefully checked against the line overlay for digitizing or scanning accuracy. Wetland labels were added as label components using a digitizer menu customized for this project. A label overlay was placed over the line drawing, and arc and wetland labels were assigned on the digitizer. Wetland label columns were concatenated into a unified wetland label using dBase IV. A hard copy of the wetland coverage was made showing NWI wetland labels and each label was checked against the label overlay. Wetland labels follow the conventions established by Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. FWS/OBS-79/31. Office of Biological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 103 pp. Some modifications to the conventions were made to accommodate this project and are noted in the final project report. Files were transported to the NYS APA as Arc/Info export files (no compression) compressed with WinZip on 100 MB Zip disks.

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  11. Title: Where shall we go? Map showing points of interest in Indiana Information on hotels, trains and accommodations in state parks

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    Summary: Map title: Map of Indiana showing points of interest and state highways. 'Map furnished by Indiana State Highway Commission, R.F. Pickens, del.' On verso: text about points of interest and key to map. Scale 1:963,000.1 11/16 inches equals 25 miles. Compiled by Chas. G. Sauers.

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  12. Title: New England Railroads, 1838 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Sketch of the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and parts of New Hampshire & New York exhibiting the several rail road routes completed, constructing, chartered & contemplated : published by order of the Legislature of Massachusetts, drawn by A. Kennedy ; engraved by Morse & Tuttle. It was published in 1838. Scale [ca. 1:700,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the USA Contiguous Albers Equal Area Conic projection (Meters). 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 roads, completed, chartered, and contemplated railroads, drainage, state and county boundaries, and more. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of New England 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, scales, and purposes.

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  13. Title: Hóhenschichten-Karte Ost- und Westpreussens : Königsberg

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    Summary: Relief shown by gradient tints, form lines, and spot heights. Depths shown by bathymetric tints, soundings, and isolines.; "Jn Commission bei Wilh. Koch & Reimer in Ko?nigsberg i/Pr." 35 x 43 centimeters Scale 1:300,000 General Map Collection

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  14. Title: Höhenschichten-Karte Ost- und Westpreussens : section Bromberg-Marienwerde

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    Summary: Relief shown by gradient tints, form lines, and spot heights. Depths shown by bathymetric soundings. 35 x 43 centimeters Scale 1:300,000 General Map Collection

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  15. Title: Hóhenschichten-Karte Ost- und Westpreussens : Danzig

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    Summary: Relief shown by gradient tints, form lines, and spot heights. Depths shown by bathymetric tints, soundings, and isolines.; "Jn Commission bei Wilh. Koch & Reimer in Ko?nigsberg i/Pr." 35 x 43 centimeters Scale 1:300,000 General Map Collection

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  16. Title: Chisago, Isanti and Anoka Counties

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    Summary: Color enlarged photocopy.; Relief shown by contour lines.; At head of title: Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota.; "Plate 45." 41 x 34 centimeters Scale not given Minnesota County Maps, Plat Books, and Atlases

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  17. Title: Carver and Scott Counties

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    Summary: Photocopy enlargement.; Relief shown by contour lines.; At head of title: Geological and Natural History Survey of Minnesota.; "Plate 35." 35 x 43 centimeters Scale not given Minnesota County Maps, Plat Books, and Atlases

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  18. Title: Munich, 1812 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Umgebungen von München : herausgegeben auf Allerhöchsten Befehl S[r] Majestät des Königs. It was published by: Statistisch Topographisches Bureau in 1812. Scale ca. 1:5,000. Map in German. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 UTM Zone 32N (EPSG: 32632) 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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  19. Title: Athens, Greece, 1853 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Athens, from the authorities of Colonel Leake and C.R. Cockerell, Esqre.; drawn by W.B. Clarke, archt. ; engraved by J. Henshall. It was published under the auspices of the Society of the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge [by] George Cox in Jany. 1st, 1853. Scale [ca. 1:8,250]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Greek Geodetic Reference System (also called the Greek Grid). 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, modern and historic walls, historic roads and routes, selected buildings, historic sites and points of interest, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes illustrations, views, notes, and inset of Acropolis.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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  20. Title: Coast, North Africa, Tunisia and Algeria, 1829 (Image 2 of 2) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte comparee des regences d'Alger et de Tunis, dressee par le Chev. Lapie, Geographe du Roi ; les noms anciens ont ete revus par ... Hase ; les noms arabes par ... Taubert ; grave par Flahaut ; ecrit par Lallemand. It was published by Chez Ch. Picquet, Quai Conti, no. 17 in 1829. Scale [ca. 1:1,632,653], 16 km=9.8 cm. This layer is image 2 of 2 total images of the two sheet source map, representing the eastern portion of the map. Covers the coast of North Africa including Tunisia, Algeria and portions of Morocco and Libya. Map in French. 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, roads, 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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