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  1. Title: National Highways Map of the United States Showing Principal Transcontinental Highways and Connecting System of one Hundred Thousand Miles of National Highways Proposed by the National Highways Association, 1915

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    Summary: This is a scanned version of the 1915 paper map entitled: National Highways Map of the United States Showing Principal Transcontinental Highways and Connecting System of one Hundred Thousand Miles of National Highways Proposed by the National Highways Association. The map was scanned at 300 dots per inch and is in the TIFF format.

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  2. Title: Genoa, Italy, 1910 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Nuova pianta topografica della citta e del porto di Genova : secondo gli ultimi lavori stradali con il percorso dei trams. It was published by A. P. Editore in 1910. Scale [ca. 1:7,000]. Covers Genoa, Italy. Map in Italian.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the European Datum 1950, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 32N 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 roads, railroads and stations, street railways, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortification, wharves, docks, gardens, 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1794 (Raster Image) (Image 1 of 2)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: To Thomas Mifflin, governor and commander in chief of the state of Pennsylvania, this plan of the city and suburbs of Philadelphia is respectfully inscribed by the editor, 1794, A.P. Folie del. ; R. Scot & S. Allardice sculpsit. It was published in 1794. Scale [ca. 1:6,800]. This layer is image 1 of 2 total images of the two sheet source map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Pennsylvania South State Plane Coordinate System NAD83 (in Feet) (Fipszone 3702). 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, selected public and private buildings, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes index to points of interest, ill., and coat of arms held by two female figures. 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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  4. Title: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1794 (Raster Image) (Image 2 of 2)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: To Thomas Mifflin, governor and commander in chief of the state of Pennsylvania, this plan of the city and suburbs of Philadelphia is respectfully inscribed by the editor, 1794, A.P. Folie del. ; R. Scot & S. Allardice sculpsit. It was published in 1794. Scale [ca. 1:6,800]. This layer is image 2 of 2 total images of the two sheet source map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Pennsylvania South State Plane Coordinate System NAD83 (in Feet) (Fipszone 3702). 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, selected public and private buildings, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes index to points of interest, ill., and coat of arms held by two female figures. 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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  5. Title: Gary and Vicinity

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    Summary: Drawn by A.P. Melton, City Engr., Gary, Jan. 07.' Shows the area from Chicago Harbor east to Michigan City, Indiana and south to Crown Point, Indiana. Scale approximately 1:170,000.

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  6. Title: Nouveau plan de Paris fortifié.

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    Summary: Fortification--France--Paris--Maps

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  7. Title: Lake Iroquois

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    Summary: Parts in New York after H.L. Fairchild.; From the "Thirteenth report of the Bureau of Mines." 45 x 60 centimeters Scale 1 inch = approximately 12 miles. General Map Collection

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  8. Title: Map of Labrador Peninsula compiled by D.I.V. Eaton; drawn for photo-lithography by C.O. Senécal.

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    Summary: Geological Survey of Canada, Report by A. P. Low, Part L, Vol. viii, (New Series) p. 585-588. 1 map on 4 sheets: col.; 95 x 111 cm, sheets 61 x 72 cm

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  9. Title: Map of Maghian

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Routes of expedition and major roads to Hissar, Voru, and Yori are shown. From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 43 (1873), pp. 263-72; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687 v. 43 1873

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  10. Title: Map of mineral resources of Minnesota, 1966 (revised from 1956 edition)

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    Summary: Mineral resources map of Minnesota, scale 1:1,000,000.

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  11. Title: Map of mineral resources of Minnesota, 1956

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    Summary: Mineral resources map of Minnesota, scale 1:1,000,000.

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  12. Title: Map of mineral resources of Minnesota, 1954

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    Summary: Mineral resources map of Minnesota, scale 1:1,000,000.

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  13. Title: State of Illinois : compiled from the official records of the General Land Office and other sources under the supervision of G.P. Strum.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. 75 x 46.5 centimeters Scale 1:887,040. 14 miles to 1 inch General Map Collection

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  14. Title: State of Illinois : compiled from the official records of the General Land Office and other sources under the supervision of G.P. Strum.

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    Summary: Washington.;Relief shown by hachures.;Shows railroad land grant limits.;1 map, colored;75 x 46 cm.;1:887,040 or 14 miles to 1 inch

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  15. Title: State of Iowa; compiled from the official records of the General Land Office and other sources under supervision of G.P. Strum.

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    Summary: Shows railroads. Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Includes grid. 1 map: col.; 50 x 82 cm

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  16. Title: A Map to illustrate Captain Harcourt's paper on the Himalayan valleys of Kooloo, Lahoul & Spiti, with a sketch map of the passes from India to Eastern Turkistan

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures, spot heights, and shading. Major passes and glaciers are shown. Primary map shows boundaries between major valleys. Sketch map shows boundary of British territory. From: The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London. Vol. 41 (1871), pp.245-57; held in Firestone Library. Call number: G7 .J687

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  17. Title: Carte de la Grece, ca. 1730 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte de la Grece : dressé sur un grand nombre de memoires anciens et nouveaux : sur ceux de Mrs. Wheler et Tournefort, sur les observations astronomiques de Mr. Vernon du P. Feuillée minime &c. It was published by: Chez R. & J. Ottens, geographes ca. 1730. Scale approximately 1:2,100,400. Map in French. Map in multiple languages. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 World Mercator (EPSG: 3395) 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.

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  18. Title: Le Berri et le Nivernois, la Beauce et la Sologne, 1713 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Le Berri et le Nivernois, la Beauce et la Sologne : ces deux dernieres subdivisées en Gastinois, Orleanois, Blaisois et Dunois. It was published by: chez Bénard, dansl l'Isle du Palais sur le Quay de l'Orloge a la Sphere Royale, avec Privilege du Roy in 1713. Scale approximately 1:1:380,000, Echelle cincq Petites Lieües de France = [6 cm]. Map in French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 UTM Zone 31N (EPSG: 32631) 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.

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  19. Title: Plan d'Alise et de ses environs, 1739 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan d'Alise et de ses environs : pour l'intelligence de l'explication topographique du Siège de cette place (commentariorum Caesaris libro VII). It was published by: chez la veuve Estienne in 1739. Scale approximately 1:57,300, 1500 toises = 5.1 cm. Map in multiple languages. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 UTM Zone 31N (EPSG: 32631) 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.

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  20. Title: Brussels, Belgium, 1882 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan de Bruxelles et des communes limitrophes. It was published by Kiessling & cie, P. Imbreghts, successeur in 1882. Scale [ca. 1:9,000]. Covers a portion of Brussels, Belgium. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Belgian Lambert 1972 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, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, parks, 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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