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  1. Title: Thomas Bros. Map of San Diego, National City & La Mesa. (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced image of the first "road" atlas of California. According to Tom Lennon of Thomas Brothers Map Co. in Los Angeles, this atlas is rare; they have five copies of it in their L.A. office, and he has never seen any other copies. He thinks the original issue was very small. Bancroft has no copies, but does have a copy of Thomas Bros. Atlas of Western Cities and Towns (no date but library note says acquired in 1937) which duplicates some of this atlas's material (smaller S.F. map, larger color Pasadena map) and adds more on cities in adjoining western states. Lennon said this atlas was "a put together thing by George Thomas." He also said there was an Atlas of the San Francisco Bay Area by the company, produced for the World's Fair of 1936. Maps are printed with and without color. Bound with three illustrated promotional pamphlets advertising various scenic areas of California. The original map appears in 'Thomas Bros. Recreational and Statistical Atlas, California.'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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  2. Title: General map of the native vegetation of Wisconsin, 1882.

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    Summary: Scale is approximate (W 93⁰--W 87⁰/N 47⁰--N 42⁰30ʹ) 69 x 59 centimeters Scale approximately 1:960,000 General Map Collection

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  3. Title: General map of the soils Wisconsin, 1882

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    Summary: Scale is approximate (W 93⁰--W 87⁰/N 47⁰--N 42⁰30ʹ) Relief shown with form lines. Includes cross-sections: On E.E. -- On C.D. -- On A.B. "Plate No. IIB." "The Milwaukee Litho. & Engr. Co." 69 x 59 centimeters Scale approximately 1:960,000 General Map Collection

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  4. Title: General geological map of Wisconsin, 1881

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Greenwich. Include 3 cross-sections. "Plate No. I." 69 x 59 centimeters Scale approximately 1:960,000 General Map Collection

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  5. Title: General map of the Quaternary formations of Wisconsin, 1881

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    Summary: Scale is approximate (W 93⁰--W 87⁰/N 47⁰--N 42⁰30ʹ) 69 x 59 centimeters Scale approximately 1:960,000 General Map Collection

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  6. Title: General geological map of Wisconsin, 1881

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    Summary: Prime meridian: Greenwich. Include 3 cross-sections. "Plate No. I." 69 x 59 centimeters Scale approximately 1:960,000 General Map Collection

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  7. Title: Map of the province of Canada, and the lower colonies : shewing the connection by steam navigation with New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin & Minnesota, and with Europe by the route of the River St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes, shewing also the connections by railways & canals with New England, Mississippi & Missouri Rivers, Iowa & Nebraska

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    Summary: Scale not given; 1 map; 63 x 97 cm on linen sheet 67 x 102 cm Transportation--Canada, Eastern--Maps

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  8. Title: Map of the province of Canada, and the lower colonies : shewing the connection by steam navigation with New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin & Minnesota, and with Europe by the route of the River St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes, shewing also the connections by railways & canals with New England, Mississippi & Missouri Rivers, Iowa & Nebraska

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    Summary: Scale not given; 1 map; 63 x 97 cm on linen sheet 67 x 102 cm Transportation--Canada, Eastern--Maps

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  9. Title: London, England, 1741 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Londinum celeberrima metropolis, splendidissima regia et opulentissimum Angliae emporium, accuratissime delineata per Matthaeum Seutter, Sac. Caes. Maj. Geogr.; Iohann Thomas Kraus delineavit = Eigentlicher Grund Riss und Prospect der weltberühmten Haupt Stadt, prächtigsten königl. Residenz und reichesten Handel Stadt London in Engelland / herauss gegeben von M. Seutter, Ihro R.K.M. Geogr. It was published by M. Seutter ca. 1741. Scale not given. Map in German. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' 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, landmarks, open spaces, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes also historic text in German about London, and Hanoverian coat of arms with supporters bearing flags of England and Scotland upper left corner. 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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  10. Title: Springfield (including Chicopee), Massachusetts, 1835 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan of Springfield, by Geo. Colton. It was published in 1835. Scale [1:19,008]. Covers the City of Springfield and the town of Chicopee, Massachusetts. 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 town district boundaries and more. Includes inset: Plan of Franklin Square. 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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  11. Title: Ciudad de La Habana, mapa turístico = Tourist map

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    Summary: A map set object.

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  12. Title: Maine, 1855 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Colton's railroad & township map of the state of Maine, with portions of New Hampshire, New Brunswick & Canada. It was published in 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. and C.C. Hall. Scale [ca. 1:550,000]. Covers Maine and portions of New Hampshire and 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, railroads, drainage, town, county, state, and national boundaries, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes tables of statistics. 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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  13. Title: Waterloo Bay

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures and bathymetric soundings. At head of title: Africa, south coast. "1926."

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  14. Title: Official thoroughfare plan for Marion County, Indiana

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    Summary: Date of issue: 6-26-58.' Scale approximately 1:77,000. not 'approximately 2' = 1 mile.' Drawn by Geo. W. Mahone.

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  15. Title: Missouri-Illinois, Saint Louis quadrangle

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    Summary: (W 90⁰30ʹ--W 90⁰00ʹ/N 38⁰45ʹ--N 38⁰30ʹ). Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour interval 20 feet. Datum is mean sea level. "Surveyed in 1903." 51 x 84 centimeters Scale 1:62,500 City Maps

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  16. Title: Missouri-Illinois, Saint Louis special map

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    Summary: (W 90⁰25ʹ--W 90⁰05ʹ/N 38⁰44ʹ--N 38⁰31ʹ). Relief shwon by contours and spot heights. Text and ill. on verso. 39 x 47 centimeters Scale 1:62,500 City Maps

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  17. Title: Map of the city of New London, 1900 / Geo. K. Crandall, engineer

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    Summary: 1 map ; 80 x 75 cm. Includes inset of the southern section of New London at scale [ca. 1:6,000].

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  18. Title: St. Paul, Minn.

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    Summary: Title from lower margin.; "Entered according to act of Congress, year 1874, by G.H. Ellsbury and Vernon Green, with the Librarian of Congress"--Lower left margin.; Bird's-eye view.; Includes key to points of interest in lower margin. 39 x 75 centimeters, on sheet 44 x 79 centimeters Not drawn to scale Minneapolis and St. Paul Maps and Atlases

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  19. Title: Amazon River Valley, Brazil, 1852 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the valley of the Amazon : to accompany Lt. Herndon's report / drawn by H.C. Elliott. It was published in 1852. Scale [ca. 1:6,500,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the SAD 69 / Brazil Polyconic 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, and more. Relief shown by hachures. Includes also profile: 'Vertical section of route from Callao to Pará. Includes routes of two explorers, Herndon and Gibbon. 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: Northern Georgia, ca. 1864 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Part of northern Georgia : compiled under the direction of Capt. Wm. E. Merrill, chief, Top'l Eng'r, D.C. It was published ca. 1864. Scale [1:253,440]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Georgia West State Plane NAD 1983 (Fipszone 1002) 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, roads, railroads, 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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