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  1. Title: Afrique Physique (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of a continental map of Africa titled 'Afrique Physique,' originally created by J. Migeon in 1891. The map shows the heights of peaks and depths of lakes in Africa and contains other illustrated features such as coastal islands and rivers. This map has an inset engraving of diamond fields by Fillatreau and Soudain. This map was georeferenced using a Sinusoidal projection. 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 is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Africa held at Stanford University Libraries. This historic paper map provides an historical perspective of the cultural and physical landscape during this time period. The wide range of information provided on these maps make them useful in the study of historic geography. As this map has been georeferenced, it also can be used as a background layer in conjunction with other GIS data. The horizontal positional accuracy of a raster image is approximately the same as the accuracy of the published source map. The lack of a greater accuracy is largely the result of the inaccuracies with the original measurements and possible distortions in the original paper map document. There may also be errors introduced during the digitizing and georeferencing process. In most cases, however, errors in the raster image are small compared with sources of error in the original map graphic. The RMS error for this map is 1118.94 meters. This value describes how consistent the transformation is between the different control points (links). The RMS error is only an assessment of the accuracy of the transformation. Migeon, J. and Stanford Geospatial Center (2013). Afrique Physique (Raster Image). Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/zb162wk6653. For more information about Stanford's Maps of Africa Collection, see here: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/maps-of-africa. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

  2. Title: Nouveau plan de Paris en 20 arrondissements.

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    Summary: Includes ill. of the Fontaine Saint-Michel. 1 map: hand col., dissected and mounted on linen; 41 x 51 cm.

  3. Title: Itinéraire des omnibus dans Paris

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    Summary: Some buildings shown pictorially. Includes list of omnibus lines, showing transfer points. Date of publication from Vallée.

  4. Title: Caroline Batchelor Map Collection

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    Summary: This collection of primarily maps with a few prints and books portrays the continent of Africa as well as detailed maps of different regions and countries on the continent. The maps range in date from 1550 to approximately 1800. Individual maps cataloged separately and held at Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections by call number.

  5. Title: Istanbul, Turkey, 1853 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Constantinople = Stambol, engraved by B.R. Davies ; Hellert. It was published by Geoge Cox for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Jany. 1st, 1853. Scale [ca. 1:22,500,000]. Covers Istanbul, Turkey. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'European Datum 1950 UTM Zone 35N' 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 (mosques, embassies, hospitals, etc.), fortification and gates, ground cover, cemeteries, 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 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.

  6. Title: Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1911 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Platte grond van Rotterdam : schaal 1:10000, geteekend door J.J. Claus. It was published by uitgave van P.M. Bazendijk in 1911. 1:10,000. Covers Rotterdam, Netherlands. Map in Dutch. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'RD_New (Rijksdriehoekstelsel), GCS Amersfoort' 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 and stations, street-railroads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings and industries, ground cover, parks, canals, wharves, docks, and more. 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.

  7. Title: Puget Sound, Washington, 1854 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Reconnaissance of Duwamish Bay & Seattle Harbor, Washington Ter., by the hydrographic party under the command of Lieut. James Alden, U.S.N. Assistant; redd. drng by J. R. Key; engd. by Apps. J.J. Knight & F. W. Benner. It was published by the U.S. Coast Survey in 1854. Scale 1:40,000. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Washington State Plane North Coordinate System HARN NAD83 (in Feet) (Fipszone 4601). 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 coastal features such as channels, points, coves, islands, bottom soil types, flats, and more. Depths shown by soundings. Includes note. 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.

  8. Title: Millroy's map of Alaska and the Klondyke gold fields

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. "Compiled from government and private sources." Practical information (climate, what to take, medicine chest contents, etc.) for prospective Klondike miners provided in left margin. Mining laws and directions to the gold fields provided on covers. Shows steamship routes and distances between ports. Originally issued folded in covers to 16 x 9 cm.

  9. Title: Panoramic view of the city of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., Michigan 1880; Beck & Pauli Lith.

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    Summary: Bird's-eye view. Indexed for points of interest. col. map: photocopy; 37 x 69 cm.

  10. Title: Bird's eye view of Ludington: C. S. of Mason, Co. Mich. 1880.

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    Summary: Bird's-eye view. Relief shown by shading. "Beck & Pauli lith." Includes inset ill. of sawmill and index. 1 view: col.; 26 x 46 cm

  11. Title: Stanton: Montcalm county, Michigan.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. North is oriented to bottom right corner of the map. Bird's eyes view includes index of public buildings, churches, and businesses. Also includes names of streets on the map. Includes inset of the courthouse of Montcalm county. 1 map: 41 x 71 cm.

  12. Title: Prospecto da cidade de Marianna : observada do morro de seminario ao norte deste, olhando para o poente

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    Summary: Bird's eye view of Marianna, Brazil; relief shown pictorially. Indexed for points of interest.

  13. Title: Zürich, 1879 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Uebersichtsplan der Stadt Zürich & Umgebung : nach dem grossen offiziellen Plane. It was published by: Verlag von Caesar Schmidt in 1879. Scale 1:7,500. 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.

  14. Title: Africa, 1795 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Karte von Afrika, Nach Vaugondy neu verzeichnet herausgegeben von Franz Joh. Jos. Von Reilly ; gestochen von Hier. Benedicti. It was published by Reilly'sches Landkarten und Kunstwerke Verschleiss Komptoir in 1795. Scale [ca. 1:17,500,000]. Covers Africa. Map in German.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, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially. Includes also notes. 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.

  15. Title: Plunket Point: Antarctica

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    Summary: Projection: Polar Stereographic Projection: Standard Parallels -84º14'; Series: USGS 1:250,000 Geologic Reconnaissance Series

  16. Title: Buckley Island: Antarctica

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    Summary: Projection: Polar Stereographic Projection: Standard Parallels -84º14'; Series: USGS 1:250,000 Geologic Reconnaissance Series

  17. Title: Mount Elizabeth and Mount Kathleen: Antarctica

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    Summary: Projection: Polar Stereographic Projection: Standard Parallels -80º14'; Series: USGS 1:250,000 Geologic Reconnaissance Series

  18. Title: Mount Rabot: Antarctica

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    Summary: Projection: Polar Stereographic Projection: Standard Parallels -80º14'; Series: USGS 1:250,000 Geologic Reconnaissance Series

  19. Title: A map of South America, Central America and the West Indies, on Mercator's projection, having special reference to the principal forest regions and the chief timber trees

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    Summary: Mining recording divisions overprinted in red; shows roads and trails, railways, location of some mines and camps.; Verso: Sketch map of the southern portion of British Columbia indicating chief means of communication and agricultural and pastoral localities / Gotfred Jorgensen draughtsman ; The Colonist Lith., Victoria, B.C. -- Scale [1:3,484,800] ; 28.7 x 39.8 cm. ; (W 132∞ - W 114∞ / N 56∞ - N 48∞); Map of the Klondyke, Cassiar, Omineca and Cariboo gold fields shewing routes / compiled from the latest official reports for the British Columbia Board of Trade, Victoria, B.C. -- Scale [1:8,870,400] ; 25.3 x 18.8 cm. ; (W 144∞ - W 120∞ / N 70∞ - N 48∞). -- Inset: Key map shewing route to Klondyke via St. Michaels. -- 8.7 x 8.8 cm.; British Columbia progress illustrated graphically. -- 8 graphs.; From: The Year Book of British Columbia 1897. 68 x 91 centimeters Scale not given. General Map Collection

  20. Title: Complete war map of western Europe

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    Summary: Includes location map. 62 x 87 centimeters Scale approximately 1:800,000 General Map Collection

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