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  1. Title: Preliminary map, compiled from various surveys to illustrate the drainage basins of the commonwealth; by L. Trouvelot, artist of survey.; Alternative title: Kentucky Geological Survey 1877 preliminary map;Panel title: Drainage map: to accompany vol. III, second series, Geological Survey of Kentucky.

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    Summary: Prime Meridian: Philadelphia. Shows roads, railroads, drainage, counties and towns. "J. Mayer & Co., lith., Boston." 1 map: col.; 46 x 90 cm.

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  2. Title: General highway map, Benzie County

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Sponsored by: Benzie County Road Commission, Benzie County Board of Supervisors, and Chambers of Commerce. Includes county key map. Illustrations and promotional text on verso: It's fun to be in Benzie County Michigan : fifty lakes in fifty minutes. Scale approximately 1:95,040

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  3. Title: New Orleans, Louisiana, 1906 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: The Picayune's map of New Orleans, Alf. F. Theard, del. It was published by The [Daily] Picayune in 1906. Scale not given. Covers also adjacent portions of Jefferson and St. Bernard Parishes. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Louisiana State Plane Coordinate System, South NAD83 (in Feet) (Fipszone 1702). 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, railroads, canals, levees, drainage, selected public and industrial buildings, cemeteries, Parish boundaries, ferry routes, and more. Includes legend to points of interest. 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: Berlin : Bearbeiter der Karte: Prof. Dr. G. Fochler-Hauke ; Herausgegeben vom Presse- und Informationsamt des Landes Berlin

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    Summary: A town map of Berlin showing borderlines, checkpoints, airports, air corridors, railways, subways, highways, motorways, stations, canals, parks, nature reserves, forests, cemeteries, and the Berlin wall. Includes index of numbers on map, information and pie charts on goods supplied and purchased by West Berlin in 1960, graph of passenger arrivals and departures, graph of visitors and nights spent in West Berlin, pie chart on percentage of tourist traffic to West Berlin, and pictures of the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate and the Europa Center. Selected buildings and the Berlin Wall are pictorially depicted. Map shows: Borderline of Western occupation sectors before their abolition as individual sectors, West Berlin, Soviet Zone, and control of Western Allied Military missions and diplomats, checkpoints; East-West border crossings. "JRO-Sonderkarte"--Panel.

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  5. Title: Map of Explorations and Surveys in New Mexico and Utah; made under the direction of the Secretary of War by Capt. J.N. Macomb, Top'l. Eng'rs, assisted by C.H. Dimmock, C. Eng'r, 1860.; New Mexico and Utah

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    Summary: Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Shows survey routes and location of Native American tribes and towns. Includes portions of Colorado and Arizona. Bottom right corner includes text on "Central Gold Region" attributed to Egloffstein. Text in lower margin: "Geographical Institute, Baron F.W. von Egloffstein, No. 164 Broadway, N.York, 1864." From "Report of the Exploring Expedition From Santa Fe, New Mexico, To The Junction of the Grand and Green Rivers of the Great Colorado of the West, In 1859, Under the Command of Capt. J.N. Macomb, Corps of Topographical Engineers" 1 map: 71 x 87 cm

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  6. Title: Rio Colorado of the West; explored by 1st. Lieut. Joseph C. Ives, Topl. Engrs. under the direction of the Office of Explorations and Surveys, A.A. Humphreys, Capt. Topl. Engrs. in charge, by order of the Hon. John B. Floyd, Secretary of War; drawn by Frhr. F.W. v. Egloffstein, topographer to the expedition.; Explorations and Surveys, War Department, map no. 2.

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    Summary: Relief shown by shading and hachures. Also shows routes of exploration. At head of title: Explorations and Surveys, War Department, map no. 2. 1 map; 38 x 89 cm, folds to 27 x 18cm.

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  7. Title: Geological Map No. 2; prepared by J. S. Newberry M.D. geologist to the expedition.; Rio Colorado of the West.;Explorations and Surveys, War Department, map no. 2.

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    Summary: Relief shown by shading and hachures. "Explorations and Surveys, War Department, map no. 2. Explored by 1st. Lieut. Joseph C. Ives, Topl. Engrs. under the direction of the Office of Explorations and Surveys, A.A. Humphreys, Capt. Topl. Engrs. in charge, by order of the Hon. John B. Floyd, Secretary of War; drawn by Frhr. F.W. v. Egloffstein, topographer to the expedition." Colored to show different geological areas, with key along bottom border. Also shows routes of exploration. 1 map: col.; 38 x 89 cm, folds to 27 x 18cm.

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  8. Title: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1825 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan of Edinburgh and its environs, from a survey by James Knox ; engd. by R. Scott. It was published by John Fairbairn 13, Waterloo Place, Manners & Miller, ... and John Anderson, Junr. in 1825. Scale [ca. 1:6,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' 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, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, selected names of property owners, parks, ground cover, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes population statistics from 1821 and note.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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  9. Title: Map of the Thunder Bay and Lake Nipigon Regions

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    Summary: 1 map on 3 sheets; 109 x 100 cm.. Longitude west from Greenwich

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  10. Title: Seat of war in Canada.

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    Summary: Canada--Maps

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  11. Title: Washburn Park, 1886 : comprising parts of S.15-T28N-R24W, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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    Summary: 41 x 51 centimeters Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  12. Title: O'ahu Island, Hawaii, 1868 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Wm. T. Brigham on Hawaiian volcanoes, G.W. Boynton, sc. Pl. 12 : Oahu. The Hawaiin group. It was published by the Boston Society of Natural History in [1868]. This dataset is georeferenced for the component map entitled: Oahu. Scale [ca. 1:900,000]. Covers O'ahu, Hawaii.The original map contains multiple maps on one sheet. Because the map images are non-contiguous and possibly at differing scales, each map image was georeferenced separately. Please see the 'cross references' section for other maps on this sheet.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, volcanoes, shoreline features, islands and islets, 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 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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  13. Title: Kaua'i, Ni'ihau, and Ka'ula Islands, Hawaii, 1868 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Wm. T. Brigham on Hawaiian volcanoes, G.W. Boynton, sc. Pl. 11 : [Nihau, Kauai, and Kaula]. It was published by the Boston Society of Natural History in [1868]. Scale [ca. 1:750,000]. Covers Kaua'i, Ni'ihau, and Ka'ula Islands, Hawaii.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, volcanoes, shoreline features, islands and islets, 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 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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  14. Title: Moloka'i, Maui, L?na'i, and Kaho'olawe Islands, Hawaii, 1868 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Wm. T. Brigham on Hawaiian volcanoes, G.W. Boynton, sc. Pl. 13 : [Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Maui]. It was published by the Boston Society of Natural History in [1868]. Scale [ca. 1:900,000]. Covers Moloka'i, Maui, L?na'i, and Kaho'olawe Islands, Hawaii.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, volcanoes, shoreline features, islands and islets, 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 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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  15. Title: World Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans, 1899 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Bathymetrical chart of the oceans, showing the 'deeps' according to Sir John Murray. It was published by the Royal Geographical Society in 1899. Scale [ca. 1:100,000,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'World Gall Stereographic' projection with the central meridian at 20.00000 degrees west. 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, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hypsometric tints. Depths shown by gradient tints. 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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  16. Title: Island of Hawai'i, Hawaii, 1868 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Wm. T. Brigham on Hawaiian volcanoes, G.W. Boynton, sc. Pl. 14 : [Hawaii]. It was published by the Boston Society of Natural History in [1868]. Scale [ca. 1:750,000]. Covers Island of Hawai'i, Hawaii.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, volcanoes and historic lava flows, shoreline features, islands and islets, 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 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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  17. Title: Hawai'ian Islands, 1868 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Wm. T. Brigham on Hawaiian volcanoes, G.W. Boynton, sc. Pl. 12 : Oahu. The Hawaiin group. It was published by the Boston Society of Natural History in [1868]. This dataset is georeferenced for the component map entitled: The Hawaiian group. Scale [ca. 1:4,500,000]. Covers the Hawai'ian Islands.The original map contains multiple maps on one sheet. Because the map images are non-contiguous and possibly at differing scales, each map image was georeferenced separately. Please see the 'cross references' section for other maps on this sheet.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 volcanoes, shoreline features, islands and islets, 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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  18. Title: K?lauea Crater, Island of Hawai'i, Hawaii, 1865 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Wm. T. Brigham on Hawaiian volcanoes, G.W. Boynton, sc. Pl. 15 : Crater of Kilauea in 1865, surveyed and drawn by William T. Brigham. It was published by the Boston Society of Natural History in [1868]. Scale [ca. 1:25,000]. Covers K?lauea Crater, Island of Hawai'i, Hawaii. 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 volcanoes, active cones, lava flows and lakes, soil types, and more. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes also inset maps: Kilauea 1841 U.S. Expl. Exped. -- Kilauea 1825 Lieut. Malden, and sectional view.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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  19. Title: Railroad commissioners' map of Minnesota : corrected to May 1, 1914

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:633,600. Also shows congressional districts. "Ira B. Mills, Chas. E. Elmquist, O.P.B. Jacobson, Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners; A.C. Clausen, Secretary; Thos. Yapp, Ass't. Sec'y." Insets: Vicinity of Duluth & Superior, Wis. Scale [1:506,880] -- Vicinity of Saint Paul & Minneapolis. Scale [1:316,800] -- Mesaba Range. Scale [1:506,880] -- Cook County. Scale [1:663,600]. Index on verso. 120 x 74 centimeters Scale approximately 1:633,600 Minnesota Transportation Maps

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  20. Title: Cram's superior map of Minnesota, showing distances between railroad stations

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    Summary: 95 x 123 centimeters Scale: [1:506,880] General Minnesota Maps

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