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  1. Title: Salem, Massachusetts, 1851 (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 Salem, Mass. from an actual survey by H. Mc.Intyre, Cl. engr. ; H.E.B. Taylor, assistant. It was published by Henry Mc.Intyre in 1851. Scale [ca. 1:3,048].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 and stations, drainage, public buildings, schools, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, etc.), private buildings with names of property owners, town boundaries, cemeteries, wharves and docks, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also 7 views of town buildings and residences.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: Geology of the Duluth Gabbro Complex near Duluth, Minnesota, Bulletin 44, Plate 1

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    Summary: Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of Duluth and vicinity, St. Louis County, Minnesota, scale 1:24,000.

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  3. Title: Bedrock geology of Duluth and vicinity, St Louis County, Minnesota, GM-1, Plate 1

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    Summary: Interpretations of bedrock geology (distribution of rock at the land surface and beneath surface sediments) of Duluth and Vicinity, St. Louis County, Minnesota, scale 1:24,000.

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  4. Title: Map showing the lines of communication between Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures.

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  5. Title: A new map of Michigan with its canals, roads & distances

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: Relief shown by hachures. From Tanner, H.S. A new universal atlas. Philadelphia : Carey & Hart, 1842. No. 29. Prime meridian: Washington. Includes table of steamboat routes. Scale approximately 1:2,050,000

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  6. Title: A new map of Michigan with its canals, roads & distances; by H.S. Tanner.; Inset title: Western part of Michigan

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Washington. Engraved by: E.B. Dawson. From: Tanner's universal atlas, no. 25. Below border at left: "Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1836, by H.S. Tanner, in the clerk's office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Inset map: Western Part of Michigan. Includes table of steam boat routes. Shows county divisions. 1 map: col.; 33 x 27 cm.

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  7. Title: Map of the mineral regions of the counties of Gogebic and Ontonagon, Michigan, 1887; published by Edw. P. Allis & H.B. Merrell; compiled by Mess. J.M. Longyear and J.M. Case, Marquette, Mich.

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    Summary: Shows lands of Allis & Merrell in green, and of Case & Longyear in red. Also shows mines and mineral explorations, iron ranges, existing and projected railroads, wagon roads, and supply roads. Relief shown by hachures. "Supplement to the Mining, real estate & manufacturing reporter, Milwaukee, Wis., June 4th, 1887" --Upper margin. "Copyright applied for by Edw. P. Allis, Milwaukee, Wis." 1 map: color; 50 x 62 cm

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  8. Title: Gary, Indiana, 1944 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Gary, Indiana and vicinity, H.E. Beine. It was published in 1944. Scale [ca. 1:27,100], 4000 [ft] = 4.5 cm. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Indiana West State Plane NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 1302) 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, railroads, drainage, cities and other human settlements, industries, landmarks, open spaces, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes also cadastral divisions, labeled county lines, street names, bodies of water names. 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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  9. Title: Superior National Forest, Minnesota 4th principal meridian, 1924

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale ca. 1:253,000 (W 92°35'--W 90°/N 48°25'--N 47°35'). Relief shown by hachures. 42 x 81 centimeters 1:253,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  10. Title: Superior National Forest, Minnesota, fourth principal meridian, 1920

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:250,000. Below title: The playground of a nation. "Henry S. Graves, forester." "Minnesota Game and Fish Department, Carlos Avery, Commissioner, St. Paul, Minn." "Before taking trips outlined obtain information from the secretary of the Ely CommercialClub or the U.S. Forest Service, Ely Minn." Relief shown by hachures. Shows canoe routes starting and ending at Ely and outline of Superior State Game Refuge. 42 x 82 centimeters 1:250,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  11. Title: Superior National Forest, Minnesota, fourth principal meridian, 1920

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale [ca. 1:253,440]. 42 x 80 centimeters circa 1:253,440 General Minnesota Maps

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  12. Title: Description of post

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    Summary: 1869 at foot of reproduction.; Relief shown with hachures.; Index to buildings.; Originally published on 2 leaves in bound volume, pages 10-11. on sheet 47 x 61 Centimeters Scale [1:2,400]. 1 inch = 200 ft. General Map Collection

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  13. Title: A new map of Michigan with its canals, roads & distances; by H.S. Tanner.; Inset title: Western part of Michigan

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Washington. Engraved by: E.B. Dawson. From: Tanner's universal atlas, no. 25. Below border at left: "Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1841, by H.S. Tanner, in the clerks office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Inset map: Western Part of Michigan. Includes table of steam boat routes. Shows county divisions. 1 map: col.; 33 x 27 cm.

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  14. Title: A new map of Michigan with its canals, roads & distances; by H.S. Tanner.

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Washington. Engraved by: E.B. Dawson. From: Tanner's universal atlas, no. 25. Below border at left: "Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1833, by H.S. Tanner, in the clerk's office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Includes table of steam boat routes. Shows county divisions. 1 map: col.; 33 x 27 cm.

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  15. Title: Mesabi Iron Company, Babbitt, Minn

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    Summary: Blueline print.; "June 5, 1924."; North slightly to the left of vertical.; Insets: [Birch Lake shore area] -- [Area 1 mile SE of Argo Camp] -- Argo Camp. 82 x 110 centimeters Scale not given General Map Collection

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  16. Title: Pine region of Minnesota : showing classification of lands

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    Summary: 87 x 120 centimeters Scale approximately 1:560,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  17. Title: United States, 1839 (Image 1 of 5) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chapin's ornamental map of the United States : with plans of the world, British Possessions, West Indies, & Colombia geographical part engraved by J. B. Taylor & H.F. Wheeler. It was published by W. Chapin & J.B. Taylor in 1839. Scale [ca. 1:158,000,000]. This layer is image 1 of 5 total images of the 6 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 North American Lambert Conformal Conic 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, roads, railroads, cities and other human settlements, administrative and territorial boundaries, fortification, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also insets, portrait engravings (with text), and border scenes.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: United States, 1839 (Image 2 of 5) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chapin's ornamental map of the United States : with plans of the world, British Possessions, West Indies, & Colombia geographical part engraved by J. B. Taylor & H.F. Wheeler. It was published by W. Chapin & J.B. Taylor in 1839. Scale [ca. 1:158,000,000]. This layer is image 2 of 5 total images of the 6 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 North American Lambert Conformal Conic 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, roads, railroads, cities and other human settlements, administrative and territorial boundaries, fortification, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also insets, portrait engravings (with text), and border scenes.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: United States, 1839 (Image 4 of 5) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chapin's ornamental map of the United States : with plans of the world, British Possessions, West Indies, & Colombia geographical part engraved by J. B. Taylor & H.F. Wheeler. It was published by W. Chapin & J.B. Taylor in 1839. Scale [ca. 1:158,000,000]. This layer is image 4 of 5 total images of the 6 sheet source map, representing the south-central portion of the map.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the North American Lambert Conformal Conic 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, roads, railroads, cities and other human settlements, administrative and territorial boundaries, fortification, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also insets, portrait engravings (with text), and border scenes.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: United States, 1839 (Image 5 of 5) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Chapin's ornamental map of the United States : with plans of the world, British Possessions, West Indies, & Colombia geographical part engraved by J. B. Taylor & H.F. Wheeler. It was published by W. Chapin & J.B. Taylor in 1839. Scale [ca. 1:158,000,000]. This layer is image 5 of 5 total images of the 6 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 North American Lambert Conformal Conic 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, roads, railroads, cities and other human settlements, administrative and territorial boundaries, fortification, shoreline features, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also insets, portrait engravings (with text), and border scenes.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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