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  1. Title: Worcester, Massachusetts, 1833 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A map of Worcester, by H. Stebbins. It was published by C. Harris in 1833. Scale [1:19,800]. 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 property owners, town and school district boundaries and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes illustrations of local buildings and inset: A map of the village of Worcester. Scale [1:600]. 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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  2. Title: Mich. School Furniture Co's new map of Michigan; prepared by Henry S. Stebbins.; Michigan School Furniture Company's new map of Michigan

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    Summary: Washington and Greenwich prime meridians. Includes table of cities and towns with a population over 1,000. Includes advertisement for the "new fearless desk of the School Furniture co.". Inset: Isle Royale. 1 map: mounted on cloth, 45 x 44 cm.

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  3. Title: Railroad map of Michigan; prepared for the Commissioner of Railroads by Henry S. Stebbins.

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Washington. Inset: [Western Upper Peninsula] 1 map: hand col.; 99 x 73 cm

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  4. Title: Railroad map of Michigan prepared for the Commissioner of Railroads by Henry S. Stebbins.

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Washington. Appears in Michigan Railroad Commission. Tenth annual report. 1882. Inset: [Western Upper Peninsula] 1 map: hand col.; 96 x 73 cm.

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  5. Title: Michigan; prepared for the Commissioner of Immigration by Henry S. Stebbins, Map Engraver, Chicago.

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    Summary: Washington and Greenwich prime meridians. Chart in German provides demographic figures for 1880 by county. Gives length, depth, and sea level of the Great Lakes. Shows railroads, canals, and roads. Inset: Isle Royal. 1 map: 45 x 44 cm.

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  6. Title: Michigan; prepared by Henry S. Stebbins.

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    Summary: Includes insets of Isle Royale and of the western half of the Upper Peninsula. Shows railroads. On verso: Population of the United States in 1870 and 1880 by counties. 1 map: col.; 55 x 40 cm.

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  7. Title: Michigan

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: In: Greenleaf, J. A new universal atlas, 1842, no. 44. Similar to facsimile 1842 Greenleaf Michigan in Clements collection except for pre-1837 boundary with Ohio that includes Toledo. Scale approximately 1:2,050,000

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  8. Title: A plan of the Indian antiquities discovered on the Western waters, 1785 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A plan of the Indian antiquities discovered on the Western waters. It was published by: no publisher in 1785. Scale [1:7,920].. Map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 UTM Zone 17N (EPSG: 32617) 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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  9. Title: Nantucket, Massachusetts, 1838 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the island of Nantucket, surveyed by Wm. Mitchell. It was published by E.W. Bouve's drawing and lithography in 1838. Scale [ca. 1:40,000]. 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, town 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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  10. Title: Map of the island of Nantucket : including Tuckernuck

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    Summary: Shows roads, location of dwellings, windmills, etc. Relief shown pictorially.

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  11. Title: London, England, 1830 (Image 1 of 6) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of London : made from an actual survey in the years 1824, 1825, & 1826, by C. & J. Greenwood, extended and comprising the various improvements to 1830 ; engraved by Josiah Neele. It was published by C. & J. Greenwood August 31st, 1830. Scale [ca. 1: 63,360]. This layer is image 1 of 6 total images of the six sheet source map, representing the northwest portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 buildings, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), docks, parks, cemeteries, ground cover, windmills, city district boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes 'Explanation' table for points of interest & 'References to the Parishes &c.' 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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  12. Title: London, England, 1830 (Image 4 of 6) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of London : made from an actual survey in the years 1824, 1825, & 1826, by C. & J. Greenwood, extended and comprising the various improvements to 1830 ; engraved by Josiah Neele. It was published by C. & J. Greenwood August 31st, 1830. Scale [ca. 1: 63,360]. This layer is image 4 of 6 total images of the six sheet source map, representing the southwest portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 buildings, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), docks, parks, cemeteries, ground cover, windmills, city district boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes view of Westminster Cathedral, 'Explanation' table for points of interest & 'References to the Parishes &c.' 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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  13. Title: London, England, 1830 (Image 3 of 6) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of London : made from an actual survey in the years 1824, 1825, & 1826, by C. & J. Greenwood, extended and comprising the various improvements to 1830 ; engraved by Josiah Neele. It was published by C. & J. Greenwood August 31st, 1830. Scale [ca. 1: 63,360]. This layer is image 3 of 6 total images of the six sheet source map, representing the northeast portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 buildings, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), docks, parks, cemeteries, ground cover, windmills, city district boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes 'Explanation' table for points of interest & 'References to the Parishes &c.' 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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  14. Title: London, England, 1830 (Image 2 of 6) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of London : made from an actual survey in the years 1824, 1825, & 1826, by C. & J. Greenwood, extended and comprising the various improvements to 1830 ; engraved by Josiah Neele. It was published by C. & J. Greenwood August 31st, 1830. Scale [ca. 1: 63,360]. This layer is image 2 of 6 total images of the six sheet source map, representing the northcentral portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 buildings, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), docks, parks, cemeteries, ground cover, windmills, city district boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes 'Explanation' table for points of interest & 'References to the Parishes &c.' 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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  15. Title: London, England, 1830 (Image 6 of 6) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of London : made from an actual survey in the years 1824, 1825, & 1826, by C. & J. Greenwood, extended and comprising the various improvements to 1830 ; engraved by Josiah Neele. It was published by C. & J. Greenwood August 31st, 1830. Scale [ca. 1: 63,360]. This layer is image 6 of 6 total images of the six sheet source map, representing the southeast portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 buildings, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), docks, parks, cemeteries, ground cover, windmills, city district boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes view of St. Paul's Cathedral, 'Explanation' table for points of interest & 'References to the Parishes &c.' 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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  16. Title: London, England, 1830 (Image 5 of 6) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of London : made from an actual survey in the years 1824, 1825, & 1826, by C. & J. Greenwood, extended and comprising the various improvements to 1830 ; engraved by Josiah Neele. It was published by C. & J. Greenwood August 31st, 1830. Scale [ca. 1: 63,360]. This layer is image 5 of 6 total images of the six sheet source map, representing the southcentral portion of the map. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the British National Grid coordinate system (British National Grid, Airy Spheroid OSGB (1936) Datum). 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 buildings, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), docks, parks, cemeteries, ground cover, windmills, city district boundaries, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. Includes 'Explanation' table for points of interest & 'References to the Parishes &c.' 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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  17. Title: Maine, 1815 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the district of Maine : from the latest and best authorities, by Moses Greenleaf, Esqr. ; engraved by W.B. Annin. It was published in 1815 by Cummings & Hilliard. Scale [ca. 1:506,880]. Covers Maine and portions of New Hampshire, the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick, Canada.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to Universal Transverse Mercator projection (UTM Zone 19N, meters, NAD 83). 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; selected mills, factories, meeting houses, and court houses; drainage; land grant, town, county, state, and national boundaries; distances of each town from Boston and the shire town, and more. Relief shown by hachures.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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  18. Title: Wisconsin and Iowa, 1842

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    Summary: 1 map

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  19. Title: Wisconsin and Iowa, 1848

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    Summary: 1 map

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  20. Title: North America.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. "Engraved & printed by Fenner, Sears & Co." Map no. 14 from the atlas "The history and topography of the United States" ed. by John Howard Hinton. 1 map: hand col.; 48 x 40 cm., folded to 16 x 21 cm.

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