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  1. Title: West Africa, 1799 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Charte des Reisewegs des Herrn Mungo Park : von Pisania am Gambia Fluss, bis Silla am Joliba oder Nieger, nebst seine Ruckreise auf der sudlichen Strasse nach Pisania, nach Her. Parks Beobachtungen, Bemerkungen u. Reisen entworfen von J. Rennell It was published by B.G. Hoffmann in 1799. Scale [ca. 1:5,000,000]. Covers a portion of West Africa. Map in German.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Africa Lambert Conformal Conic 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, roads, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown pictorially. Includes 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.

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  2. Title: A new map of England and Wales

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Abstract: Map of England and Wales showing counties, cities and towns, and roads. Notes: Relief shown pictorially. Map detached from: The gentleman's magazine and historical chronicle. Volume XXVII. London : Printed for D. Henry, and R. Cave, 1757. It appears that the map was originally published in the supplement following the December 1757 issue, but relocated to the frontispiece of Volume XXVII when bound together.

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  3. Title: A chart of the Baltic Sea, Gulfs of Finland and Bothnia, with the sound

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Likely detached from: Gentleman's magazine, and historical chronicle. Volume XVIII : for the year M.DCC.XLVIII. London : Printed by Edw. Cave, 1748. Map was originally published in the October 1748 issue. Prime meridian: London. Includes note.

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  4. Title: A new chart of the coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Abstract: Map showing the Maritime Provinces, Newfoundland, part of Labrador, part of New England to Boston, and the St. Lawrence Valley region to Quebec City. Emphasizes coastal details. Notes: Depths shown by soundings. Prime meridian: London. Orginally published in January 1746 issue of: Gentleman's magazine. London : Printed by Edw. Cave. Map is described on pages 71-77 of February 1746 issue of Gentleman's magazine. Includes 4 insets: North Atlantic Ocean -- Plan of the city and port of Louisbourg -- Fort Dauphin -- City of Quebec. Accompanied by p. 71-78 from the February 1746 issue in vol. 16 of The Gentleman's Magazine. From: Gentleman's Magazine, vol. 16, January 1746. (MUN RARE AP 2 G4, lacks copy of map).

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  5. Title: Map of land in the eighth ward of the city of Brooklyn belonging to the heirs of Leffert Bergen dec

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Abstract: Manuscript property sale map of a portion of the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, showing streets and the property lines of parcels, built on land that had been a portion of Bergen family farmland inherited by Leffert Bergen (1789-1856). Coverage area extends from Upper Bay southeast to 3rd Avenue, and from 52nd Street south to 55th Street. Almost half of the map is devoted to seaside property below the high water mark. Shows "Pier Line as Report of Commissioners May 5th 1875" and "Bulkhead Line of April 17th 1857." Mounted on linen and intended to be rolled and tied. Notes: Oriented with north to the upper left. Scale determined from property dimensions given on map.

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  6. Title: U.S. Major Parks, 2013

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    Summary: U.S. Major Parks represents National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within the United States.

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  7. Title: U.S. Major Parks 2008

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    Summary: U.S. Major Parks represents National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within United States.

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  8. Title: U.S. Parks 2002

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    Summary: U.S. Parks represents National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within United States.

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  9. Title: U.S. National Parks and Reserves

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    Summary: U.S. National Parks represents National Parks and Reserves within United States.

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  10. Title: U.S. National Parks, Forests, State and Local Parks

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    Summary: U.S. Parks represents National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within United States.

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  11. Title: U.S. Parks

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    Summary: U.S. Parks represents National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within United States.

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  12. Title: U.S. Parks 2000

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    Summary: U.S. Parks represents National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within United States.

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  13. Title: United States Major Parks, 2012

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    Summary: United States Major Parks is a polygon theme representing National Parks, National Forests, State and local parks and forests within the United States.

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  14. Title: Map of Duluth: Map Showing Duluth's Highland Boulevard

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    Summary: The World's Most Scenic Highway; Mecca of the Summer Tourist; tourist map; city parks; creeks; streets; state highway 1; Minnesota highway 23

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  15. Title: Lewis & Clark Expedition Route

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    Summary: This vector follows the official route of Lewis & Clark and Corps of Discovery from 1804-1806. This historic trail extends 3,700 miles, crossing 11 states from Illinois to Oregon. Historic channel data developed by James D. Harlan of the University of Missouri; Lewis and Clark overland trail data created by Steve F. Russell of Iowa State University; and Lewis and Clark Trail Maps produced by Martin Plamondon II. Data includes inbound and outbound information, leader of trail section, and whether overland or by river.

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  16. Title: India, 1768 (Image 3 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: The East Indies, with the roads, by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to the King. It was published by Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street & Thos. Jefferys, at Charing Cross in 1768. Scale [ca. 1:2,600,000]. This layer is image 3 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the south-western portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Asia North 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 pictorially. Includes also boundaries, rivers, roads and settlements; includes descriptive 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.

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  17. Title: India, 1768 (Image 2 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: The East Indies, with the roads, by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to the King. It was published by Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street & Thos. Jefferys, at Charing Cross in 1768. Scale [ca. 1:2,600,000]. This layer is image 2 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the north-eastern portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Asia North 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 pictorially. Includes also boundaries, rivers, roads and settlements; includes descriptive 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.

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  18. Title: India, 1768 (Image 4 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: The East Indies, with the roads, by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to the King. It was published by Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street & Thos. Jefferys, at Charing Cross in 1768. Scale [ca. 1:2,600,000]. This layer is image 4 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the south-eastern portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Asia North 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 pictorially. Includes also boundaries, rivers, roads and settlements; includes descriptive 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.

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  19. Title: India, 1768 (Image 1 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: The East Indies, with the roads, by Thomas Jefferys, geographer to the King. It was published by Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street & Thos. Jefferys, at Charing Cross in 1768. Scale [ca. 1:2,600,000]. This layer is image 1 of 4 total images of the 4 sheet source map, representing the north-western portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Asia North 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 pictorially. Includes also boundaries, rivers, roads and settlements; includes descriptive 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.

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  20. Title: The county of Bedford [Sheet 1 of 8]

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Inset: A plan of Bedford (1:7,920). Accompanied by text: Thomas Jefferys and his map of Bedfordshire / by Betty Chambers. Facsimile. Historic maps copy imperfect: text wanting.

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