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  1. Title: New York Railroads, 1857 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of the rail-roads of the state of New York, prepared under the direction of Silas Seymour, state engineer surveyor ; drawn by David Vaughn. It was published by C. Van Benthuysen in 1857. Scale [ca. 1:1,000,000]. Covers New York and portions of surrounding states and provinces. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 18N NAD83 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 features such as roads, railroads (completed and proposed), canals, drainage, selected cities and towns, county and state boundaries, 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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  2. Title: Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1844 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Amsterdam, von Baarsel & Tuyn, del. & sculps. It was published by G. W. Tielkemeijer in 1844. Scale [ca. 1:12,500]. Covers a portion of Amsterdam. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Dutch National Grid: RD (Rijksdriehoekstelsel) GCS Amersfoort (Bessel 1841) 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, bridges, drainage, canals, dikes, wharves, docks, built-up areas and selected buildings, city district boundaries, water mills, and more. Map in Dutch, English, and French. Includes indexes. 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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  3. Title: Algemeene kaart, der ontdekkingen van W. E. Parry en O. Von Kotzebue

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    Summary: 1 map : hand col. ; 30 x 62 cm. Relief shown with hachures. Prime meridian: Greenwich. General map of the discoveries of W. E. Parry and O. von Kotzebue, on their journeys in search of a north-westerly and north-east passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific from 1815 to 1820. "Uit de Originele kaarten te zamengesteld en gegraveerd door C. van Baarsel & Zoon." The original maps composed and engraved by C. van Baarsel & Son.

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  4. Title: La France : divisée par provinces et en ses trente deux gouvernemens militaires

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Inset: Isle de Corse. Includes "Table des XXXII gouvernemens de France et des Provinces qu'ils renferment, avec leur capitale." Felix Delamarche worked with Charles Dien from 1819-1820. cf. Tooley's dictionary of mapmakers.

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  5. Title: Presqu'isle des Indes Orientales, comprenant l'Indostan ou Empire du Mogol, différens royaumes ou états, les vastes possessions des Anglais, et les autres établissemens européens, avec les grandes routes : supplément a l'atlas de M. Robert de Vaugondi

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    Summary: Relief shown pictorially.; Depths shown by soundings.; Scale: Lieues d'une heure de 20 au Dégré.; Prime meridians: Ile de Fer (El Hierro), Paris.; Inset: Entrée du Gange et son cours en remontant jusqu'a Ugli (approximately 1:1,110,000, 22 x 15 cm).; Title cartouche is bordered with color drawings of flowers, sea grasses, and shells.; Includes a decorative illustration of an elephant, trees, and a building below the title cartouche.; Hand colored.; Includes information about the Ganges River. 45 x 61 Centimeters, on sheet 56 x 75 Centimeters Scale: approximately 1: 7,500,000. General Map Collection

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  6. Title: State of Colorado : compiled from the official records of the General Land Office and other sources

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures.; "Department of the Interior, General Land Office, J.S. Williamson, Commissioner."; "Photo lith and print by Julius Bien, 16 and 18 Park Place, N.Y." 68 x 86 centimeters Scale [1:950,400] 1 inch to 15 miles. General Map Collection

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  7. Title: State of Indiana

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    Summary: Shows railroad land grant limits.; Prime meridians: Greenwich, Washington.; At head of title: Department of the Interior, General Land Office, J.A. Williamson, Commissioner. 79.5 x 54 centimeters Scale 1:633,600; 10 miles to 1 inch General Map Collection

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  8. Title: Metsker's guide map of Tacoma : the lumber capital of America

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    Summary: Copyright 1923 by Chas. F. Metsker.; Includes street index on verso. 67 x 47 centimeters Scale [1:42,240] 1 1/2 inch = 1 mile. City Maps

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  9. Title: Indexed guide map and key to World's fair buildings, grounds, and exhibits [of the Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago]

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    Summary: 1 map : colored ; 50 x 32 cm, folded to 14 x 7 cm. At head of title: With compliments of C. J. VanHouten & zoon. On verso: Map of Chicago.

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  10. Title: State of Ohio

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    Summary: 1 map : color ; 63 x 72 cm Shows county boundaries, cities and villages, railroads, and canals. "J. A. Williamson, Commissioner." Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.

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  11. Title: Puget Sound and Seattle, Washington, 1889 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Seattle Harbor : Puget Sound Washington territory, issued May 1870 C.P. Patterson, superintendant; verification J.E. Hilgard, assistant in charge of the office; triangulation by J. S. Lawson assistant in 1874 based upon the primary triangulation by George Davidson, assistant in 1855-6; topography and hydrography by J.S. Lawson, assistant in 1874 & 5; resurvey of city of Seattle and water front by assist. J.J. Gilbert in 1886; additions by asst. Pratt in 1889; verifications of hydrology by Lieut. Comdr. W. H. Brownson U.S.N. inspector of hydrography. It was published by United States Coast and Geodetic Survey in July 1889. Scale 1:20,000. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Washington State Plane North Coordinate System HARN NAD83 (in Feet) (Fipszone 4601). 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 coastal features such as lighthouses, rocks, channels, points, coves, islands, bottom soil types, flats, wharves, and more. Includes also selected land features such as roads, railroads, drainage, land cover, selected buildings, towns, and more. Relief shown by contours and spot heights; depths by soundings. Includes notes, tables, and list of authorities. 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: Geologic map of Iron River District, Michigan

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    Summary: Relief shown by contours.; Geology by Geological Survey of Michigan. 70 x 44 centimeters Scale 1:45,000 General Map Collection

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  13. Title: Geologic map and sections of the Marquette iron-bearing district, Michigan

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    Summary: Relief shown by contours. Contour interval 50 feet.; "Plate XVII"; Signed: A. Hoen & Company, Ltd., Baltimore.; Includes 2 geologic cross sections and inset map. 31 x 98 Centimeters Scale 1:63,360 General Map Collection

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  14. Title: Geologic map of Menominee Iron District, Michigan : revised to January 1, 1909

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    Summary: Relief shown by contours.; Includes 3 cross sections. 33 x 53 Centimeters Scale 1:62,500 General Map Collection

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  15. Title: Geologic map of the Penokee-Gogebic district, Wisconsin-Michigan

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    Summary: Relief shown by contours.; Covers area from Cranberry Lake to Gogebic Lake.; "Contour interval 20 feet."; "U.S. Geological Survey." "Monograph LII, Plate XVI." 22 x 135 centimeters Scale approximately 1:90,000 General Map Collection

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  16. Title: City of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan; surveyed & drawn by C. S. Woodard.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Cadastral map showing some land ownership and wards. Includes index of additions and 8 ill. 1 map: hand col.; 141x106 cm

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  17. Title: The Hague, Netherlands, 1747 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Nieue afbeelding' van S. Gravenhage = Nouveau plan de la Haye, in S. Hage by D. Langeweg boek en kaartverkoper in de Vlaming straat ; I.V. Besoet, fecit. It was published by chez Daniel Langeweg in 1747. Scale [ca.1:3,765]. Covers The Hague, Netherlands. Map in Dutch and French. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'RD_New (Rijksdriehoekstelsel), GCS Amersfoort' 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, ground cover, canals, windmills, and more. Relief and buildings shown pictorially. 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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  18. Title: Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775, Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A plan of the action at Bunkers Hill on the 17th of June 1775 between His Majesty's troops, under the command of Major General Howe, and the American forces. The version of the map imaged here is a 1793 facsimile of the 1775 original manuscript map by Lieut. Thomas Hyde Page, of the Engineers, who acted as aide de camp to General Howe in that action ; ground plan is from an actual survey of Captn. Montresor. The facsimile was produced for Charles Stedman's The history of the origin, progress, and termination of the American war, 1794. Scale [ca. 1:4,800]. 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 troop disposition, lines of fire, and military fortifications (redoubts, entrenchments, etc.). It also shows features such as roads, buildings, drainage, and more. Relief is shown by hachures. It includes 'References to the plans' and note. The source paper map was produced with an overlay map showing earlier stages of troop disposition; the image here is shown without the overlay. 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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  19. Title: Map of Ypsilanti, Mich.; drawn from actual surveys & official records by C. S. Woodard.

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    Summary: Blueline negative copy. Cadastral map showing some land ownership. 1 map on 2 sheets: photocopy.; 114 x 80 cm., sheets 58 x 81 cm.

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  20. Title: Map of the State of Indiana : exhibiting the lands ceded by the Indian tribes to the United States

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    Summary: At head of title: Smithsonian Institution - Bureau of Ethnology, J.W. Powell, director.; Also shows drainage, etc. 80 x 58 Centimeters, on sheet 90 x 65 Centimeters Scale 1:633,600. 10 miles to 1 inch General Map Collection

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