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  1. Title: South & Southeast Asia, 1846 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: India and countries adjacent : to accompany Symond's Introduction to the geography of India, G.W. Mahon 1846 ; J. Sinclair, del. It was published by R. Twigg in 1847. Scale [ca. 1:8,750,000]. Covers portions of South and Southeast Asia and China. 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 and administrative boundaries, shoreline features, the Great Wall of China, 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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  2. Title: Chisholm's panorama of the river St. Lawrence

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    Summary: Panoramic, illustrated view of the Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers with many small inset views and scenes along the route.; Title taken from cover. 18 x 365 centimeters Scale indeterminate. General Map Collection

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  3. Title: Easter Island, Chile, 1886 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Easter Island (Te Pito Te Henua Island), from a Chilean Government Survey in 1870 with additions and corrections in 1886 by Lieutenant F.M. Symonds and Naval Cadet C.M. McCormick, U.S.N. of the U.S.S. Mohican, Commander B.F. Day, U.S.N. Comdg. It was printed for the Harvard Museum of the Comparative Zoology in 1906. Scale [1:82,368]. Covers Easter Island, Chile.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 shoreline features such as drainage, roads, human settlements, shoreline features, bays, harbors, coves, points, rocks, bottom types, anchorage points, and more. Relief shown by hachures, shading, and spot heights. Depth shown by soundings.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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  4. Title: Map showing routes of the river and land parties engaged in exploring the Grand Cañon of the Colorado; under the command of 1st. Lieut. Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army; P.W. Hamel and L. Nell, Topographers; Weyss, Thompson & Lang del. [i.e. delineator or engraver].

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Prime meridian: Washington. Shows exploration routes, state borders. At lower left: "Issued Feb. 4th, 1878." "By order of the honorable, the Secretary of War, under the direction of Brig. Gen. A.A. Humphreys, Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army." Includes table of "dates of camps of river party in 1871." 1 map: 37 x 45 cm.

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  5. Title: Map of the routes examined and surveyed for the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road, State of Virginia, under the direction of Capt. J.D. Graham, U.S. Top. Eng., 1831 and 1832; surveyed by Lts. A.D. Mackay and E. French, 1st Arty., assistants in 1831, and Lts. E. French and J.F. Izard, assistants in 1832; drawn from the original plot by Lt. Humphreys, 2d Artillery

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    Summary: Topographic map surveyed in strips along the railroad routes. Shows property owners and covers an area between the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers to Winchester. Includes table showing "a summary of the routes surveyed for the Winchester and Potomac Rail Road, State of Virginia." From Documents Concerning Winchester and Potomac Railroad, 24th Congress, 2d session., House doc. 465, serial 331.; "Submitted to the Bureau of Topographical Engineers, with reports dated March 31st & September 22d, 1832. James D. Graham, Captain, U.S. Topl. Engs."; Description derived from published bibliography. 53 x 58 centimeters Scale 1:63,360 General Map Collection

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  6. Title: Map Of That Portion Of The City And County Of New - York North Of 50th St. Surveyed & Drawn by R.A. Jones, C.E. Published by M. Dripps, 103 Fulton St. N.Y. 1851. (inset) Westchester County (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of a map of New York City published in 1851. 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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  7. Title: Zoning Map, Norwood, Massachusetts, 1976 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Zoning map of the town of Norwood, Mass., R. A. Hamilton, Town Engineer. It was published by the Town of Norwood in 1976. Scale [ca. 1:10,000]. 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, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, railroads, airport access, drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, 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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  8. Title: Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota : 1941

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [1:130,000] ; Polyconic projection (W 94°0'--W 93°18'/N 48°00'--N 46°0'). "Fourth and fifth principal meridians." 99 x 95 centimeters 1:130,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Title: Campbell's revised guide map of St. Louis

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    Summary: Shows concentric circles drawn in one mile intervals from the Court House.; Includes street index, inset map of business center and advertisements.; "Copyright 1882 & 1883 & 1884." 52 x 84 centimeters Scale [approximately 1:24,754] City Maps

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  12. Title: Archaeological Map, Carthage, Tunisia, ca. 1895 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Carte archeologique et topographique des ruines de Carthage : dressee d'apres les releves de M. l'adjoint du genie Bordy, avec le concours de MM. le R. P. Delattre, ... le general Dolot,... P. Gauckler. It was published by Service geographique de l'armee, ca. 1895. Scale 1:5,000. Covers Carthage, Tunis, Tunisia. Map in French.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM Zone 32N, meters, WGS 1984) 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 towns, villages, roads, railroads and stations, selected buildings and built-up areas, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by contours and hachures. Overprinted to show archaeological sites.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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  13. Title: Groundwater map of Minnesota

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    Summary: Ground water map of Minnesota, scale 1:2,000,000.

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  14. Title: Illustrated historical atlas of the state of Iowa, 1875

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    Summary: 1 map: col.; 45 x 38 cm Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use. Iowa. Dept. of Natural Resources. Geological Survey Bureau Cartography Associates

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  15. Title: Plan of the city of St. Paul and vicinity.

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    Summary: 42 x 50 centimeters on sheet 45 x 71 centimeters Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  16. Title: Plan of the city of Minneapolis and vicinity

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    Summary: Plates from the publisher's An illustrated historical atlas of the state of Minnesota.; Shows wards, sections, block numbers, owners of large parcels, cemeteries, railroad lines.; "40" and "41" at the upper margins of the sheet.; Includes inset map and illustration: Part of the S.E. vicinity of Minneapolis showing Minnehaha Ave. to Minnehaha Falls.; Ancillary maps on verso: Map of Hennepin County -- Map of Ramsey County. "42" and "39" at upper margins. 41 x 70 Centimeters on sheet 45 x 71 Centimeters Scale not given Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  17. Title: Map of Northern Minnesota

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    Summary: Plates from the publisher's An illustrated historical atlas of the state of Minnesota.; Region shown extends from Lake of the Woods in the north to Mille Lacs lake in the south.; Shows county boundaries, sections, owners of large parcels, Indian reservations, railroad lines.; "182" and "183" at the upper margins of the sheet.; Includes two inset maps: Lake of the Woods continuation -- Lake County continuation.; Ancillary maps on verso: Map of Douglas and Pope Counties -- Counties of Clay, Wilkin, Becker, Otter Tail, and part of Wadena. "184" and "181" at upper margins. 43 x 69 Centimeters on sheet 45 x 71 Centimeters Scale not given General Minnesota Maps

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  18. Title: Plan of the city of Minneapolis and vicinity

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    Summary: From the publisher's An illustrated historical atlas of the state of Minnesota. 45 x 71 centimeters Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  19. Title: An Illustrated Historical Atlas of Louisa County, Iowa, 1874

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    Summary: An illustrated historical atlas of Louisa County, Iowa, compiled, drawn and published from personal examinations and surveys, by A.T. Andreas.; 1 atlas (63 p.): ill., hand col. maps; 44 cm. Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use. State Historical Society of Iowa (Iowa City)

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  20. Title: Topographical map of the United States

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially.; Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.; Probably removed from: Andreas, Alfred Theodore. An illustrated historical atlas of the state of Minnesota. Chicago: A.T. Andreas, 1874.; Text on verso: "Statistical United States Census, 1870" and "What it takes to make a state atlas." 42 x 67 centimeters Scale approximately 1:9,500,000 General Map Collection

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