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  1. 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

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  2. Title: Africa (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of an historic continental map of Africa from 1831, originally created by Henry Teesdale. 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 Sinusoidal 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 4137.66 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. Teesdale, Henry, Dower, John, and Stanford Geospatial Center. (2013). Africa (Raster Image). Stanford Digital Repository. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/qj152rq1246. 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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  3. Title: Bradshaw's new railway map of Gt. Britain and Ireland, shewing the stations, distance &c. : with enlarged plans of the principal towns, 1857

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    Summary: Insets: Glasgow -- Dublin -- Manchester -- Birmingham -- London -- Edinburgh -- Leeds -- Liverpool.

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  4. Title: California, Mexico, Guatimala, &c.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. In upper margin: XL. Plate 40 from: A new general atlas of modern geography, comprised in fifty one maps / compiled from the latest and best authorities by John Dower. London : Wm. S. Orr & Co., [1850?]. Includes profile of mountain ranges.

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  5. Title: A map of England & Wales : divided into counties, parlimentary divisions, & dioceses; shewing the principal roads, railways, rivers, & canals and the seats of the nobility and gentry; with the distance of each town from the general post office of London

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:316,800]. 1 in. = 5 mi. (W 5°--E 2°N 56°--N 50°). Relief shown by hachures. Projected from the triangulation for the survey made under the direction of the honorable the Board of Ordnance, on a scale of five miles to an inch, and corrected to the present time. Illustration: View of the general post office London / drawn by T. Allom, engraved by H. Griffiths. Continuation inset: Scilly Islands. Includes table of distances by sea, and chart of dioceses with coats of arms. Originally published in 1 sheet (?). color, dissected, mounted on cloth, and bound in 4 volumes ; 202 x 167 cm.; sheet

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  6. Title: A map of Scotland : divided into counties, shewing the principal roads, railways, rivers, canals, lochs, mountains, islands, &c

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:316,800]. 1 in. = 5 mi. (W 8°--W 2°N 60°--N 54°).Relief shown by hachures. Illustration: View of Melrose Abbey / drawn by T. Allom, engraved by H. Griffiths.Originally published in 1 sheet (?). color, dissected, mounted on cloth, and bound in 3 volumes ; 179 x 124 cm.; sheet

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  7. Title: Birman Empire : & countries south east of the Ganges

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:8,000,000]."Drawn & Engraved by J. Dower ..." Numbered 28. Shows boundaries, rivers, deserts and principal settlements. Relief shown by hachures. Greenwich meridian. 41 x 34 centimeters

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  8. Title: Map of a reconnoissance between Fort Leavenworth on the Missouri river and the Great Salt Lake in the Territory of Utah, made in 1849 and 1850 under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert ...; by Capt. Howard Stansbury aided by Lieut. J.W. Gunnison ... and Albert Carrington; drawn by Lieut. Gunnison and Charles Preuss.; Map of a reconnaissance between Fort Leavenworth on the Missouri river and the Great Salt Lake in the Territory of Utah, made in 1849 and 1850 under the orders of Col. J.J. Abert, by Capt. Howard Stansbury aided by Lieut. J.W. Gunnison ... and Albert Carrington; drawn by Lieut. Gunnison and Charles Preuss

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Outline color. 1 map: hand col., dissected into 18 sections and mounted on linen; 71 x 174 cm, folded to 25 x 29 cm

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  9. Title: N. W. Territory.

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    Summary: No. 1-1011 in Checklist of printed maps of the middle west to 1900.;London and Philadelphia.;1 map;18 x 14 cm.;ca. 1:8,500,000

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  10. Title: A new and correct map of the world Projected upon the plane of the horizon laid down form the newest discoveries and most exact observations

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes: The appearance of the sun according to Mr. Kircher -- The appearance of the moon according to Mr. Cassini. Dedication: To his Grace Charles Duke of Shrewsbury ... This Map is most humbly dedicated & presented By his Graces Most humble & most obedient Servt. C. Price.

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  11. Title: L'Espagne. Dressee sur la description qui en a ete faite par Rodrigo Mendez Sylva et sur plusieurs Relations et cartes manuscrites ou imprimees de ce Royaume. Rectifiees par les observations de Mrs. de l'Academie des Sciences & autres astronomes. Par G. de l'Isle, Geographe. A Paris, chez l'Auteur sur le Quai de l'Horloge, avec Privilege du Roy pour 20. ans, 1701. Berey sculpsit (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of Spain and Portugal created in 1701. The original map appears in "(Atlas de Geographie)." 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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  12. Title: Topographical map showing the locations of the Sutro Tunnel and the Comstock Lode, State of Nevada, United States of America

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north toward upper right. "March 1866." Includes two profiles: Longitudinal section of the Comstock Lode, and section of the Sutro Tunnel from its entrance to the Comstock Lode.

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  13. Title: Persia

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Probably issued in: Smith's New general atlas ... London : Printed for C. Smith, 1808.

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  14. Title: Spain & Portugal

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. From: Smith's New general atlas ... London : Printed for C. Smith, 1808. Historic Maps copy 2 is numbered "17" in lower right-hand margin.

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  15. Title: Ohio and N.W. Territory

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    Summary: Other title: Ohio and Northwest Territory. Prime meridians: London and Philadelphia. Reprint of: Ohio and N. W. Territory. In Carey's minor atlas / Carey Mathew. Philadelphia : Published by Mathew Carey, No. 122 Market Street, 1810. Appears as Figure 4 in Indiana Gazetteer produced by the U.S.G.S. Professional Paper 1200-I. "The National Gazetteer of the United States of America--Indiana 1988. Prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic names. Imprint: [Reston, Va.] : [The Survey], [1988] Dimensions: 29 cm or smaller

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  16. Title: Map of the northern parts of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois with Michigan and that part of the Ouisconsin territory lying east of the Mississippi River

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Manuscript note: "To accompany Mr. Thomas' report no. 380, on boundary of Ohio & Michigan.".

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  17. Title: Michigan

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Prime meridians: Greenwich, Washington. Relief shown by hachures.

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  18. Title: Traveller's Map of Michigan, Illinois, Indiana & Ohio

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    Summary: Drawn & engraved by J.T. Hammond. Counties shown in colors. Prime meridian:[Washington]. "Enter according to act of Congress in the year 1836 by Humphrey Phelps & Bela S. Squire Jr. in the Clerks office in the district court of the southern district of New York." Insets: Part of Michigan -- Wisconsin Ter'y. -- Missouri. Accompanied by text> Traveller's guide and emigrant's directory, through the states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. 1 sheet , 44x57 cm folded in binding , 15 cm. Includes "Table of population." "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1836 by Humphrey Phelps & Bela S. Squire Jr. in the Clerks office in the district court of the southern district of New York." Imprint: New York : Humphrey Phelps & T. Ensign Scale: 1:1,900,000; Dimensions: 39 x 52 cm, on sheet 43 x 55 cm Coordinates: W0920000 W0800000 N0430000 N0370000

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  19. Title: Plan del curso de los Rios Huallaga y Ucayali y de la Pampa del Sacramento

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures.; "Senate Ex. Doc. No. 36, 2d Sess., 32d Cong." 40 x 27 centimeters

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  20. Title: A Map of Lewis and Clark's Track, Across the Western Portion of North America From the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean; By Order of the Executive of the United States, in 1804, 5 & 6. Copied by Samuel Lewis from the Original Drawing of Wm. Clark. Smal. Harrison fct (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of the track of Lewis and Clark in the western United States, created in 1804. The original map appears in 'History Of The Expedition Under The Command Of Captains Lewis And Clark, To The Sources Of The Missouri, Thence Across The Rocky Mountains And Down The River Columbia To The Pacific Ocean. Performed During The Years 1804-5-6. By order of the Government Of The United States. Prepared For The Press By Paul Allen, Esquire. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Philadelphia: Published By Bradford And Inskeep, New York. J. Maxwell, Printer. 1814 ... Vol. II.'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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