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  1. Title: Black Sea and Caucasus Regions, 1774 (Image 1 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la partie septentrionale de l'Empire Otoman : dediee a Monseigneur le comte de Vergennes--, par ... Rizzi Zannoni, de l'Academie Royale des Sciences et Belles Lettres de Gottingue, Pr. Ingenieur, Geographe du Roy ; Perrier sculpsit ; Bourgoin scripsit. It was published in 1774. Scale [ca. 1:1,450,000]. Covers the Black Sea and Caucasus regions. This layer is image 1 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the western portion of the map. 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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  2. Title: Black Sea and Caucasus Regions, 1774 (Image 3 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la partie septentrionale de l'Empire Otoman : dediee a Monseigneur le comte de Vergennes--, par ... Rizzi Zannoni, de l'Academie Royale des Sciences et Belles Lettres de Gottingue, Pr. Ingenieur, Geographe du Roy ; Perrier sculpsit ; Bourgoin scripsit. It was published in 1774. Scale [ca. 1:1,450,000]. Covers the Black Sea and Caucasus regions. This layer is image 3 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the eastern portion of the map. 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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  3. Title: Black Sea and Caucasus Regions, 1774 (Image 2 of 3) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la partie septentrionale de l'Empire Otoman : dediee a Monseigneur le comte de Vergennes--, par ... Rizzi Zannoni, de l'Academie Royale des Sciences et Belles Lettres de Gottingue, Pr. Ingenieur, Geographe du Roy ; Perrier sculpsit ; Bourgoin scripsit. It was published in 1774. Scale [ca. 1:1,450,000]. Covers the Black Sea and Caucasus regions. This layer is image 2 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the central portion of the map. 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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  4. Title: Nouveau plan itinéraire de la ville de Paris : divisé en 12 arrondissements avec tous les édifices publics

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    Summary: Indexed. Includes text and tables. 58 x 86 centimeters Scale approximately 1:9,500 City Maps

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  5. Title: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1785 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan de la baye et port de Rio Janeiro, située à la coste du Brésil : par 22 d. 54 m. de latitude méridionale et 45 d. 5 m. à l'occident du méridien de Paris / levée géométriquement par le P. Capassi [sic]. It was published by Chez Dezauche, successeur des Srs. Delisle et Philippe Buache, premiers Géographes du Roi, et chargé de l'Entrepôt Général des Cartes de la Marine, Rue des Noyers in 1785. Scale not given. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the SAD 69 / Brazil Polyconic 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, depths shown by soundings. Includes also ports, harbors, labeled landmarks and bodies of water, and marked latitude lines. 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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  6. Title: A map of the peninsula of India : from the 19th degree north latitude to Cape Comorin, MDCCXCII

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:1,300,000] (E 73°00'--E 82°00'/N 19°15'--N 7°48'). Coverage includes northern Sri Lanka. Relief shown by hachures."Printed for W. Faden, geographer to the King and to the Prince of Wales, Charing Cross, Jan'y 1st, 1799." Second edition. 99 x 79 centimeters Scale [1:1,300,000] Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  7. Title: The United States of America, W. Barker sculp. Philadelphia (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of a map of the United States originally created by Matthew Carey and engraved by William Barker. The original paper map was published in Carey's American Pocket Atlas (Lang and Ustick, 1796, 1st ed.), which includes 19 maps showing roads, rivers, and boundaries for the different states and territories of the U.S. 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. A scanned version of this map was georeferenced by the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA) at Stanford University. This map is part of a selection of georeferenced historic maps from the David Rumsey Map Collection at Stanford University.This 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.

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  8. Title: Vermont, 1795 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Vermont : from actual survey, delineated & engraved by Amos Doolittle. It was published in 1795 by Mathew Carey for Carey's American edition of Guthrie's Geography improved. Scale [ca. 1:700,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Vermont State Plane Coordinate System (Meters) (FIPS 4400). 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, drainage, county and town boundaries and more. Relief shown pictorially. 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 map purposes.

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  9. Title: Connecticut, 1795 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Connecticut : from the best authorities, delineated & engraved by Amos Doolittle. It was published in 1795 by Mathew Carey in Carey's American edition of Guthrie's Geography improved. Scale [ca. 1:460,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Connecticut State Plane Coordinate System (Feet) (FIPS 0600). 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, drainage, selected public buildings, courthouses, churches, county and town boundaries and more. Relief is shown pictorially. 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 map purposes.

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  10. Title: Denmark

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    Summary: From: Ewing, Thomas. General atlas. 20 x 18 centimeters Scale not given General Map Collection

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  11. Title: Colombia & Guayana

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    Summary: Relief is shown in hachures.; Plate 67 probably from: Edinburgh geographical and historical atlas : comprehending a sketch of the history of geography; a view of the principles of mathematical, physical, civil, and political geography; an account of the geography, statistics, and history of each continent, state and kingdom, delineated ... / D. Lizars. Edinburgh : John Hamilton, successor to D. Lizars, [1831?]. 38.2 x 47.4 centimeters Scale approximately 1:3,700,000 General Map Collection

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  12. Title: Hindostan

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:8,500,000 (E 600--E 1010/N 350--N 70)."XLIX" appears in upper left corner. From: The Edinburgh geographical and historical atlas, 1831. 38 x 49 centimeters Scale approximately 1:8,500,000 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  13. Title: Mexico, & Guatimala

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Shows Guatemala, the intendancies (or provinces) of Mexico including Texas, New Mexico, and New California; cities, areas of Indian habitation, and mining activity. Includes notes: "The boundary between Mexico on the north, and United States, is a line drawn from Cape Mendocino (Lat. 40°28' 40") eastward to the Rocky Mountains. The Mines are distinguished by a Cross, thus + " Appears in the author's Edinburgh geographical and historical atlas. In upper left margin: LXVI.

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  14. Title: China

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    Summary: Map of China and the Korean Peninsula with relief shown by hachures. Plate L [i.e. 50] from: The Edinburgh geographical and historical atlas / D. Lizars. Edinburgh : J. Hamilton, succesor to D. Lizars, [1831?]. Prime meridian: Greenwich. Map imprint: Published by D. Lizars Edinburgh. Historic Maps copy has stamp in lower margin: From Edinburgh Atlas 1831.

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  15. Title: An accurate map of Hindostan or India, from the best authorities

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:9,180,000 (E 64°--E 102°/N 36°--N 4°).Relief shown pictorially. Appears in the author's Carey's general atlas, improved and enlarged. 1817. Name burnished out below title, probably J.T. Scott, sculp. In top right margin: 53. 38 x 40 centimeters Scale approximately 1:9,180,000 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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  16. Title: Pennsylvania

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    Summary: Shows county boundaries, drainage, names townships and cities, and Lake Erie.; Northumberland, Dauphin, Wayne and Northampton counties have not been divided.; Relief shown by hachures.; Prime meridians: Philadelphia and London.; Appears in: Carey's general atlas, improved and enlarged : being a collection of maps of the world and quarters, their principal empires, kingdoms, & c ... Philadelphia : M. Carey, 1814. Map no. 14. 28 x 45 centimeters Scale not given. General Map Collection

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  17. Title: The islands of the East Indies : with the channels between India, China & New Holland

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures.; In upper right corner: 54. Scale [1:23,000,000] General Map Collection

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  18. Title: The British possessions in North America from the latest authorities

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially.; Prime meridians: Philadelphia and London.; An outline color map centered around Hudsons Bay.; Shows waterways, state and provincial boundaries, towns, and fur trading posts. 32 x 47 Centimeters Scale [ca. 1:9,000,000] General Map Collection

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  19. Title: Delaware, from the best authorities

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Philadelphia. Imprint information and engraver's name erased from printing plate. 41 x 22 centimeters Scale approximately 1:440,000 General Map Collection

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  20. Title: Asia according to the best authorities

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:32,500,00 (E 25°01'00"--E 146°19'00"/N 77°03'00"--S 9°48'00"). Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Philadelphia. At upper right: 51. 32 x 34 centimeters Scale approximately 1:32,500,00 Ames Library of South Asia Maps

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