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  1. Title: Post route map of the states of Michigan and Wisconsin: with adjacent parts of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota; designed and constructed under the orders of John A.J. Creswell and Giles A. Smith by W.L. Nicholson.

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Washington. Shows railroad lines. "Drawn by C.H. Poole. Engraved by D. McClelland." "The service on this diagram brought up to date of [April 1st, 1874]." Includes "General statistics," "Explanation of mail service," and table of distances. 1 map: hand color; 105 x 141 cm

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  2. Title: Amazon Basin, South America, 1853 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the valley of the Amazon : to accompany Lt. Herndon's report, drawn by H.C. Elliot. It was published by A. Hoen in 1853. Scale [ca. 1:6,750,000]. Covers the Amazon River Basin, South America. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'World Mercator' 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, 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, exploration routes of William Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes vertical section of route from Callo to Para. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection and the Harvard University Library as part of the Open Collections Program at Harvard University project: Organizing Our World: Sponsored Exploration and Scientific Discovery in the Modern Age. Maps selected for the project correspond to various expeditions and represent a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  3. Title: Atoll Fakarava, French Polynesia, 1899 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper, manuscript map entitled: Paumotu archipelago, South Pacific Ocean : sketch of the west shore of Fakarava Atoll from Nqaruae pass to the south point by the officers of the U.S.F.C. Str. 'Albatross' in October 1899, Comdr Jeff'n F. Moser, U.S.N. Com'd'g ; copy by H. C. Fassett. Scale [ca. 1:173,800]. Covers Atoll Fakarava, Archipel des Tuamotu, French Polynesia.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'Mercator' 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, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows shoreline features such as drainage, human settlements, shoreline features, islands and islets, inlets, anchorage points, rocks, beacons, and more.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection and the Harvard University Library as part of the Open Collections Program at Harvard University project: Organizing Our World: Sponsored Exploration and Scientific Discovery in the Modern Age. Maps selected for the project correspond to various expeditions and represent a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  4. Title: Atoll Fakahina, French Polynesia, 1897 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic blueprint map entitled: Paumotu Archipelago, Fakahina Atoll, chart by J.Ch. Garnier, Captain of the Port of Pape?te. December 1897 ; copied from the original, 29th Septr. 1899, at Papeete Tahiti by H.C. Fassett, U.S.F.C., under the direction of Commander Jeff'n. F. Moser, U.S.N., com'd'g U.S. Fish Comin. Str. 'Albatross'. It was published by the United States Fish Commission in 1899. Scale [ca. 1:15,200]. Covers Atoll Fakahina, Archipel des Tuamotu, French Polynesia. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'Mercator' 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, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as drainage, human settlements, buildings, shoreline features, islands and islets, bays, points, reefs, and more.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection and the Harvard University Library as part of the Open Collections Program at Harvard University project: Organizing Our World: Sponsored Exploration and Scientific Discovery in the Modern Age. Maps selected for the project correspond to various expeditions and represent a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and purposes.

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  5. Title: Report on library service in Iowa, circa 1935

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    Summary: 55 leaves ; 28 cm

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  6. Title: Outline map of Rusk County, Wisconsin

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    Summary: Cover title: Map of Rusk County, Wisconsin.; Shows roads, railways, churches, schoolhouses, cheese factories, and springs.; Township and range shown. 39 x 68 centimeters Scale [1:101,376] 5/8ʺ = 1 mile. General Map Collection

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  7. Title: Map of the City of Indianapolis and its suburbs

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    Summary: Cadastral map showing landowners. Shows ward and school district boundaries. Originally issued in 6 sheets, mounted on linen, shellacked, and dissected in 8 parts. Includes inset of Mapleton. Scale approximately 1:7,150. Surveyed and compiled from official records by H.C Carpenter; Thos. W. Palmer, draughtsman.

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  8. Title: Montevideo Bay

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures; depth shown by bathymetric soundings. At head of title: South America, east coast. "2001."

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  9. Title: Amazon River Valley, Brazil, 1852 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the valley of the Amazon : to accompany Lt. Herndon's report / drawn by H.C. Elliott. It was published in 1852. Scale [ca. 1:6,500,000]. 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 by hachures. Includes also profile: 'Vertical section of route from Callao to Pará. Includes routes of two explorers, Herndon and Gibbon. 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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  10. Title: Map of the valley of the Amazon : to accompany Lt. Herndon's report

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    Summary: Verified in: Catalogue of Maps of Hispanic America, American Geographical Society, volume 3, page 123, no. 1853-a (1).; Relief shown by hachures.; Includes vertical section of route from Callo to Parä. 45 x 60 centimeters Scale approximately 1:6,750,000 General Map Collection

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  11. Title: Mexican Central Rail Line, Mexico, ca. 1885 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the Mexican Central Ry. and connections. It was published by Poole Bros. map engravers ca. 1885. Scale 1:6,000,000. Map in Spanish and English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North American 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 railroads, steamship routes, drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also profile diagram of the route from México to Paso del Norte. Tourist information, timetables, and ill. on verso. 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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  12. Title: Mexican Central Railway, Mexico, ca. 1896 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the Mexican Central Railway and connections. It was published by Poole Bros. map engravers ca. 1896. Scale ca. 1:3,800,000. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North American 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 railroads, steamship lines, drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes also profile diagrams. 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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  13. Title: Map of Wisconsin

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    Summary: This map was distributed by the Minnesota, St. Paul, and Sault Ste. Marie Railway to advertise the opening of its new "Soo Line". It was given to urge people to relocate and open businesses in towns on the railroads' route. Relief shown by hachures.; "Photo-lith & print. by Julius Bien, 16 & 18 Park Place, N.Y." 49 x 66 centimeters Scale approximately 1:1,000,000 General Map Collection

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  14. Title: Map of Minnesota

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    Summary: 45 x 76 centimeters Scale approximately 1:1,000,000. General Minnesota Maps

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  15. Title: Lake park region of Minnesota reached by the Great Northern Railway

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    Summary: 70 x 53 centimeters Scale [1:760,320]. 1 in. = 12 mi. General Minnesota Maps

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  16. Title: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition, Seattle, Washington, 1909 : plan of grounds and buildings.

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    Summary: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (1909 : Seattle, Wash.)--Maps.

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  17. Title: Saint Louis map showing World's Fair grounds, 1904

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    Summary: Saint Louis (Mo.)--Maps

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  18. Title: St. Louis World's Fair Louisiana Purchase Exposition, May to December, 1904

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    Summary: Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)--Maps.

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  19. Title: Yellowstone National Park

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    Summary: Relief shown by shading and spot heights.; "Copyrighted, 1898, by Poole Bros., Chicago." 66 x 50 centimeters Scale approximately 1:166,000 General Map Collection

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  20. Title: Bird's-eye view of the Lake Region of Minnesota and the Saint Paul & Duluth R.R.

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    Summary: Pictorial map.; Relief shown by hachures and shading.; Time tables, text, and illustrations on verso.; "46357" on back panel. 20 x 38 centimeters, on sheet 22 x 50 centimeters Scale not given Minnesota Transportation Maps

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