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  1. Title: Ost-und West Preussen. Nach den besten Quellen entworfen u. gezeichnet vom Hauptm Radefeld. 1847. Stich, Druck und Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburghausen (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Prussia created in 1847. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  2. Title: Provinz Brandenburg, 1846. Entw. u. gez. v. Hauptm. C. Radefeld. Stahlstich, Druck u Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburghausen, Amsterdam, Paris u. Philadelphia (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Brandenburg Province (Germany) created in 1860. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  3. Title: (Composite) Das Konigreich Bayern desseitz des Rheins, nach den topographischen Karten des Konigl. Bayr. Generalquartiermeisterstabes vom Jahr 1853, entw. u gezeichnet in IV Blatter vom Major C. Radefeld, 1858. Gest. v. Th. Macht ..., W. Feuerstein ..., C. Wedermann (with) Wurzburg. (with Umgebung von Regensburg). Stich, Druck und Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburghausen, (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Germany showing the surroundings of Bamburg, Nuremburg, Regensburg, and Augsburg, published in 1860. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  4. Title: Provinz Posen, 1844. Entworf. u. gezeichn. v. Hauptm. Radefeld. Verlag des Bibliograph. Instituts zu Hildburghausen, Amsterdam, Paris u. Philadelphia, (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of the Posen Province in Germany created in 1844. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  5. Title: Provinz Pommern, 1845. Entw. u. gez. v. Hauptm. C. Radefeld. Stich, Druck u. Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburghausen, (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Germany created in 1845. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  6. Title: Hannover entw. u. gez. vom Major Radefeld. 1851. (with) Hannover mit Umgebung. (with) Gottingen mit Umgebung. Plane u. Schift gest. v. A. Madel. Stich, Druck u. Verlag des Bibliograph. Instituts in Hildburghausen, (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Hanover (Hannover) Germany created in 1851. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  7. Title: Das Konigreich Sachsen entworfen und gezeichnet von Major C. Radefeld, 1860. (with Umgebung von Dresden). W. Feuerstein sc. Stahlstich, Druck u. Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts in Hildburghausen (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Saxony created in 1860. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  8. Title: Preussische Rhein-Provinz und das Herzogthum Nassau. Nach den besten Quellen entworfen und gezeichnt. vom Hauptm. Radefeld. 1846. Stich, Druck u. Verlag des Bibliograph Instituts in Hildburghausen, (1860) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of the Rhein Province of Germany created in 1846. The original map appears in "Grosser Hand - Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde In 170 Karten. Herausgegeben von J. Meyer. Hildburghausen Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts." The historic map layers in the Google Earth Rumsey Map Collection have been selected by David Rumsey from his large collection of historical maps, as well as some from other collections with which he collaborates. All the maps contain rich information about the past and represent a sampling of time periods, scales, and cartographic art, resulting in visual history stories that only old maps can tell. Each map has been georeferenced by Rumsey, thus creating unique digital map images that allow the old maps to appear in their correct places on the modern globe. Some of the maps fit perfectly in their modern spaces, while othersgenerally earlier period mapsreveal interesting geographical misconceptions of their time. Cultural features on the maps can be compared to the modern satellite views using the slider bars to adjust transparency. The result is an exploration of time as well as space, a marriage of historic cartographic masterpieces with innovative contemporary software tools.

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  9. Title: Neueste Karte von Sud Africa (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of an historic regional map of Southern Africa, titled 'Neueste Karte von Sud Africa,' (Latest map of Africa). The original map was created by Carl Christian Franz Radefield in 1846, included in Meyer's Handatlas No. 93 (1860). The map contains insets of Eastern Cap Coast, District of George, Cape Peninsula, and Cape Town. 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 was georeferenced by the Stanford University Geospatial Center using a Transverse Mercator projection. 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 808.207 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. Radefield, C.C.F., and Stanford Geospatial Center. (2013). Neueste Karte von Sud Africa (Raster Image). Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/sd043cc5402. 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.

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  10. Title: Gdansk Region, Poland, 1783 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Grundriss der Stadt Dantzig : nebst ihren umliegenden Gegenden und dem Ausfluss der Weischsel in dei Ostsee nach einer genauen Aufnahme des Terrains zusammengetragen und angefertiget, durch D.F. Sotzmann den 1ten Novbr. 1783 ; C.C. Glassbach, sen. sc. Berol. It was published in 1783. Scale [ca. 1:86,921]. Covers the Gdansk region, Poland. Map in German.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'Pulkovo 1942 Adjust 1958 Poland Zone III' 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 villages and towns, roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortification, boundaries, ground cover, 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.

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  11. Title: Surface temperatures of the North Atlantic between Shetland & Greenland

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    Summary: Oceanic surface temperatures shown in degrees Fahrenheit. 48° Fahrenheit isotherms are shown for September 1840, May and September 1844, May 1846, and May and September 1868. Ice-streams and principal glaciers of Greenland and snow-fields in Greenland and Iceland are shown. Routes and dates of voyages from 1838 to 1868 are shown. Mean air temperatures in May and September shown for locations in Scotland, Iceland, and Greenland. From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 40, (1870), pp. 441-48; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v.47 1877

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  12. Title: French Concession, China, 1849-1861

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents French concession in China from 1849 to 1861. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). French Concession, China, 1849-1861. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/hg271jy4530. 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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  13. Title: International Settlement, China, 1846-1848

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents international settlement in China from 1846 to 1848. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). International Settlement, China, 1846-1848. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/xf355fd0495. 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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  14. Title: International Settlement, China, 1848-1863

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents international settlement in China from 1848 to 1863. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). International Settlement, China, 1848-1863. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/vx021mh6661. 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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  15. Title: Grave Reform in Modern China

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    Summary: Grave Reform in Modern China is a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China, a campaign that has led to the exhumation and reburial of 10 million corpses in the past decade alone, and has transformed China’s graveyards into sites of acute personal, social, political, and economic contestation.

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  16. Title: French Concession, China, 1861-1900

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents French concession in China. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). French Concession, China, 1861-1900. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/dd431bc0012. 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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  17. Title: French Concession, China, 1914-1943

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents French concession in China. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). French Concession, China, 1914-1943. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/tm120yc5978. 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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  18. Title: International Settlement, China, 1899-1943

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents international settlement in China from 1899 to 1943. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). International Settlement, China, 1899-1943. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/yp257hp8403. 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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  19. Title: French Concession, China, 1900-1914

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents French concession in China. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). French Concession, China, 1900-1914. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/rc288nn2534. 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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  20. Title: International Settlement, China, 1863-1899

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    Summary: This polygon shapefile represents international settlement in China from 1863 to 1899. This layer was created as part of the Grave Reform in Modern China project, a digital humanities initiative based at Stanford that is building an interactive spatial and textual analysis platform to examine the phenomenon of grave relocation in modern China. Henriot, Christian. (2018). International Settlement, China, 1863-1899. Stanford University. Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/kc273nh3472. 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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