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  1. Title: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 1858 (Image 4 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire, from actual surveys by J. Chace, Jr. It was published by Smith, Mason & Co. in 1858. Scale [ca. 1:53,000]. This layer is image 4 of 4 total images, representing the northeast portion of the four sheet source map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the New Hampshire State Plane coordinate system (NAD 1983 in Feet) (Fipszone 2800). 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, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), private buildings with names of property owners, town and school district boundaries, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes table of distances, agricultural goods, religious affiliations, business directory, statistics of education and other information, and a list of county officers.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of New England from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  2. Title: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 1858 (Image 3 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire, from actual surveys by J. Chace, Jr. It was published by Smith, Mason & Co. in 1858. Scale [ca. 1:53,000]. This layer is image 3 of 4 total images, representing the southeast portion of the four sheet source map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the New Hampshire State Plane coordinate system (NAD 1983 in Feet) (Fipszone 2800). 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, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), private buildings with names of property owners, town and school district boundaries, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes table of distances, agricultural goods, religious affiliations, business directory, statistics of education and other information, and a list of county officers.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of New England from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  3. Title: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 1858 (Image 2 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire, from actual surveys by J. Chace, Jr. It was published by Smith, Mason & Co. in 1858. Scale [ca. 1:53,000]. This layer is image 2 of 4 total images, representing the southwest portion of the four sheet source map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the New Hampshire State Plane coordinate system (NAD 1983 in Feet) (Fipszone 2800). 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, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), private buildings with names of property owners, town and school district boundaries, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes table of distances, agricultural goods, religious affiliations, business directory, statistics of education and other information, and a list of county officers.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of New England from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  4. Title: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 1858 (Image 1 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Hillsboro Co., New Hampshire, from actual surveys by J. Chace, Jr. It was published by Smith, Mason & Co. in 1858. Scale [ca. 1:53,000]. This layer is image 1 of 4 total images, representing the northwest portion of the four sheet source map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the New Hampshire State Plane coordinate system (NAD 1983 in Feet) (Fipszone 2800). 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, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), private buildings with names of property owners, town and school district boundaries, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes table of distances, agricultural goods, religious affiliations, business directory, statistics of education and other information, and a list of county officers.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of New England from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

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  5. Title: Denver, Colorado, 1904 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the city of Denver : showing the lines of the Denver City Tramway Co. It was published by Smith-Brooks Co., engravers and printers in 1904. Scale [ca. 1:21,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the HARN State Plane Colorado Central Zone NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 0502) 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 is a partial cadastral map showing features such as roads, railroads, existing and proposed tramway lines, property lots with numbers and names of selected property owners, drainage, selected buildings, parks, and more.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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  6. Title: Map of Alaska showing the routes to the Klondike gold fields from the latest surveys to date

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    Summary: Includes chart showing distances from Juneau to Ft. Yukon via Chilkoot Pass and via White Pass and 2 ancillary maps, each in 2 sections: I. Yukon route -- II. Four routes via Juneau. 41 x 71 centimeters, on sheet 58 x 99 centimeters Scale approximately 1:3,756,000 General Map Collection

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  7. Title: Gloucester (including Rockport), Massachusetts, 1831 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Gloucester, Cape Ann : shewing the roads, harbours, rivers, coves, islands & ledges surrounding that important cape, with directions for entering the harbours, from actual survey & observations by John Mason. It was published by Senefelder Lithographic Co. in 1831. Scale [ca. 1:25,500]. Covers the towns of Gloucester and Rockport, Massachusetts, with special attention on the Cape Ann coastline and harbors. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System, Mainland Zone (in Feet) (Fipszone 2001). 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, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), private buildings with names of some property owners, town boundaries and more. Relief is shown by hachures; Harbor depths shown by soundings. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Massachusetts from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates (1755-1922), scales, and purposes. The digitized selection includes maps of: the state, Massachusetts counties, town surveys, coastal features, real property, parks, cemeteries, railroads, roads, public works projects, etc.

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  8. Title: Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1878 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan of Cambridge, prepared by W.A. Mason & Son, engineers & surveyors. It was published by Greenough & Co. in 1878. Scale [ca. 1:10,560]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Massachusetts State Plane Coordinate System, Mainland Zone (in Feet) (Fipszone 2001). 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, drainage, public buildings, schools, churches, cemeteries, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), the location of the residences of prominent citizens, town and ward boundaries and more. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps of Massachusetts from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of regions, originators, ground condition dates (1755-1922), scales, and purposes. The digitized selection includes maps of: the state, Massachusetts counties, town surveys, coastal features, real property, parks, cemeteries, railroads, roads, public works projects, etc.

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  9. Title: Official map of Mason County, Michigan

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Abstract: Road map. Notes: Scale determined from section lines. Includes index to roads. Aerial view of "Student Service Center" and pictorial map of "West Shore Community College" on verso. Scale approximately 1:110,000

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  10. Title: A plan of the boundary lines between the Province of Maryland and the three lower counties on Delaware, with part of the parallel of latitude which is the boundary between the provinces of Maryland and Pennsylvania

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    Summary: Shows the northern part of the Mason and Dixon line.; Originally published with: A plan of the west line, or parallel of latitude, which is the boundary between the provinces of Maryland and Pennsylvania; both maps surveyed by Mason and Dixon, 1763-1767. Probably published: Philadelphia : Robert Kennedy, 1768.; "Facsimile of the parchment map prepared by Messrs. Mason and Dixon in 1768. Original loaned by Maryland Historical Society."; "Resurvey of the Mason-Dixon Line"--Upper left margin.; Includes notes, and statement, signatures and seals of commissioners Horatio Sharpe, et al.; "Plate LXXXII"--Upper right margin. 66 x 178 centimeters Scale [ca. 1:269,280] General Map Collection

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  11. Title: Map of battlefield of Big Black River Bridge, Mississippi, showing the positions of the U.S. troops, May 17th 1863

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    Summary: Scale approximately 1:7,200; 1 map: color; 49 x 45 cm Big Black River (Miss.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Maps

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  12. Title: New sectional map of the state of Illinois : compiled from the United States surveys.

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    Summary: Includes description of "Public lands" and "Land districts."; Vicinity of Alton & St. Louis. Scale of 4 miles to one inch. Vicinity of Galena, the lead region and part of Wisconsin and Iowa.;Washington.;1 map, colored;96 x 63 cm.;ca. 1:633,600

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  13. Title: New sectional map of the state of Illinois : compiled from the United States surveys. Also exhibiting the internal improvements, distances between towns, villages & post offices; the outlines of prairies, woodlands, marshes &c.

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    Summary: Includes explanation of "Public lands" and "Land districts."; Vicinity of Galena, the lead region; Washington.;Relief shown by hachures.;Vicinity of Alton & St. Louis.;1 map, colored;Engraved by S. Stiles & Co.;Hand colored map of Illinois;Includes explanation of "Public lands" and "Land districts"; Vicinity of Galena, the lead region -- Vicinity of Alton & St. Louis;Relief shown by hachures;counties, townships, sections, post offices, villages, roads, canals, projected railroads, rivers, prairies, swamps;96 x 62 cm.;1:633,600 or 10 miles to 1 inch

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  14. Title: A new map of Illinois and part of the Wisconsin Territory.

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    Summary: Engraved by Doolittle & Munson, Cincinnati, Ohio.;Shows counties, county seats, and roads.;Illinois College.;1 map, hand colored;45 x 31 cm.;ca. 1:1,600,000

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  15. Title: A new map of antient Greece, Thrace, Moesia, Illyricum, and the isles adjoyning, 1719 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A new map of antient Greece, Thrace, Moesia, Illyricum, and the isles adjoyning : dedicated to His Highness William, Duke of Glocester. It was published by: Printed at the Theater in 1719. . Map in English. 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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  16. Title: Boston and Providence Railroad, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, 1828 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan of a survey for the proposed Boston and Providence Rail-Way. It was published by Annin & Smith in 1828. Scale [ca. 1:64,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North American Datum 1983, Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 19N 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, 2 proposed railroad routes between Boston and Providence, roads, selected buildings and names of property owners, shoreline features, 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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  17. Title: Central America & Caribbean Region, 1803 (Image 2 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America, by A. Arrowsmith ; Jones, Smith & Co., sc. Beaufort Buildgs., Strand. It was published June 1st, 1803, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 24 Rathbone Place in 1803. Scale [ca. 1:2,775,525]. This layer is image 2 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the southeast portion fo the map. Covers primarily Central America and the Caribbean region.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Miller Cylindrical 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, roads, mines, and more. Relief shown by hachures, depths shown by soundings. Includes notes.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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  18. Title: Central America & Caribbean Region, 1803 (Image 3 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America, by A. Arrowsmith ; Jones, Smith & Co., sc. Beaufort Buildgs., Strand. It was published June 1st, 1803, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 24 Rathbone Place. Scale [ca. 1:2,775,525]. This layer is image 3 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the southwest portion fo the map. Covers primarily Central America and the Caribbean region.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Miller Cylindrical 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, roads, mines, and more. Relief shown by hachures, depths shown by soundings. Includes notes.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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  19. Title: Central America & Caribbean Region, 1803 (Image 1 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America, by A. Arrowsmith ; Jones, Smith & Co., sc. Beaufort Buildgs., Strand. It was published June 1st, 1803, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 24 Rathbone Place. Scale [ca. 1:2,775,525]. This layer is image 1 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the northeast portion of the map. Covers primarily Central America and the Caribbean region.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Miller Cylindrical 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, roads, mines, and more. Relief shown by hachures, depths shown by soundings. Includes notes.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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  20. Title: Central America & Caribbean Region, 1803 (Image 4 of 4) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America, by A. Arrowsmith ; Jones, Smith & Co., sc. Beaufort Buildgs., Strand. It was published June 1st, 1803, by A. Arrowsmith, No. 24 Rathbone Place. Scale [ca. 1:2,775,525]. This layer is image 4 of 4 total images of the four sheet source map, representing the northwest portion fo the map. Covers primarily Central America and the Caribbean region.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the World Miller Cylindrical 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, roads, mines, and more. Relief shown by hachures, depths shown by soundings. Includes notes.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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