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  1. Title: Siege of Prague, Czech Republic, 1742 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan des environs de Prague : et des camps des deux armees dedie a Mgr. Le Prince de Soubise, par son tres humble et tres obeissant serviteur le Rouge. It was published by Le Rouge in 1742. Scale [1:20,000]. Covers Prague, Czech Republic. Map in French and Czech. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'European Datum 1950 UTM Zone 33N' 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, fortification, ground cover, and more. Shows troop disposition, lines of defense, and other features of military interest related to the Siege of Prague, 1742 during the War of the Austrian Succession. Relief shown by hachures Includes index.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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  2. Title: Carte d'Espagne

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    Summary: "Gravé par Vallet". Includes a descriptive key of the symbols on the map. Pictorial relief. From: Atlas universel, pour l'étude de la géographie et de l'histoire ancienne et moderne / par Mr Philippe, et autres auteurs. Paris : Nyon aîné, 1787.

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  3. Title: Bordeaux, France, 1755 (Image 1 of 2) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan geometral de la ville de Bordeaux : et de parties de ses Fraubourgs, leve par les ordes de M. de Torny, intendant de la generalite et de Mrs. les Maire, Sous-Maire et Jurats Gouverneurs de al dite Ville ; par les Srs. Santin et Mirail geographes en 1754 ; Cochin filius, sc. delineavit. It was published by J. Lattre in 1755. Scale [ca. 1:333]. This layer is image 1 of 2 total images of the two sheet source map, representing the northwest portion of the map. Map in French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'European Datum 1950 UTM 30N' 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, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortifications, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. 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: Bordeaux, France, 1755 (Image 2 of 2) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan geometral de la ville de Bordeaux : et de parties de ses Fraubourgs, leve par les ordes de M. de Torny, intendant de la generalite et de Mrs. les Maire, Sous-Maire et Jurats Gouverneurs de al dite Ville ; par les Srs. Santin et Mirail geographes en 1754 ; Cochin filius, sc. delineavit. It was published by J. Lattre in 1755. Scale [ca. 1:333]. This layer is image 2 of 2 total images of the two sheet source map, representing the southeast portion of the map. Map in French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'European Datum 1950 UTM 30N' 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, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortifications, ground cover, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. 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: Orbis vetus in utrâque continente: juxta mentem Sansonianam distinctus, nec non observationibus astronomicis redactus, accurante; Robert de Vaugondy, geographo regis ordinario.

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially. Includes two latin inscriptions about the author and mapseller. Also includes a decorative cartouche framed by an angel and two cherubs. A decorative cartouche frames the "Monitum." [In Atlas universal, Paris, 1752. Map no. 1.] 1 map: hand col.; 48 x 72 cm.

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  6. Title: Mexico (Cities, 2007)

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    • 2008
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    Summary: Mexico Cities represents the locations of cities in Mexico.

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  7. Title: Mexico (Water Bodies, 2007)

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    • 2008
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    Summary: Mexico Water Bodies represents the major lakes, reservoirs, and lagoons in Mexico.

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  8. Title: Mexico (Urban Areas, 2007)

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    • 2008
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    Summary: Mexico Urban Areas represents the locations of major urban areas in Mexico.

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  9. Title: Mexico (Roads, 2007)

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    • 2008
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    Summary: Mexico Roads represents the major roads and highways of Mexico.

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  10. Title: Mexico (Railroads, 2007)

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    • 2008
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    Summary: Mexico Railroads represents the major railroads of Mexico.

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  11. Title: Mexico (Cities, 2006)

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    • 2006
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    Summary: Mexico Cities represents the locations of cities in Mexico.

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  12. Title: Mexico (Municipalities, 2006)

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    • 2006
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    Summary: Mexico Municipalities represents the municipios of Mexico with coastlines, international boundaries, state boundaries, and municipio boundaries.

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  13. Title: Mexico (Urban Areas, 2006)

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    • 2006
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    Summary: Mexico Urban Areas represents the locations of major urban areas in Mexico.

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  14. Title: Mexico (States, 2006)

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    • 2006
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    Summary: Mexico States represents the states of Mexico with coastlines, international boundaries, and state boundaries.

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  15. Title: Mexico (Roads, 2006)

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    • 2006
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    Summary: Mexico Roads represents the major roads and highways of Mexico.

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  16. Title: Mexico (Railroads, 2006)

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    • 2006
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    Summary: Mexico Railroads represents the major railroads of Mexico.

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  17. Title: Mexico (Cities, 2005)

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    • 2005
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    Summary: Mexico Cities represents the locations of cities in Mexico.

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  18. Title: Mexico (Contours, 2005)

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    • 2005
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    Summary: Mexico Contours represents the 1,000-meter contour lines in Mexico.

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  19. Title: Mexico (Water Bodies, 2005)

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    • 2005
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    Summary: Mexico Water Bodies represents the major lakes, reservoirs, and lagoons in Mexico.

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  20. Title: Mexico (Rivers and Streams, 2005)

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    • 2005
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    Summary: Mexico Rivers and Streams represent the major rivers and streams in Mexico.

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