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  1. Title: Zoning District Map, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 1976 (Image 1 of 2) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Zoning district map of the town of Cohasset, Massachusetts : Oct. 1, 1969 / Edwin A. Young, R.L.S., R.P.E. It was published in 1976. Scale [ca. 1:14,000]. This layer is image 1 (recto) of 2 total images of the two-sided source map, representing zoning districts. 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, drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes also zoning districts and names of landmarks, streets, open spaces, and watersheds. 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: Flood Plain and Watershed Protection District, Cohasset, Massachusetts, 1975 (Image 2 of 2) (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Cohasset Flood Plain and Watershed Proection District : January 1975 / Richardson and Kalishes Planning Consultants. It was published in 1975. Scale [ca. 1:14,000]. This layer is image 2 (verso) of 2 total images of the two-sided source map, representing flood plain and watershed protection districts. 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, drainage, cities and other human settlements, territorial boundaries, shoreline features, and more. Includes also data sources list, revision dates and notes, signature of land surveyor, legend showing elevation, water supply protection buffers, and flood plain and watershed protection districts. 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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  3. Title: Boston and vicinity, Massachusetts, 1833 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Boston and its vicinity, with corrections in 1833, by John G. Hales ; Edwin Gillingham, sc. It was published in 1833. Scale [ca. 1:63,360]. 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, railroads, drainage, selected public buildings, residences with selected names of property owners, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), town boundaries and more. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights. 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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  4. Title: Boston and vicinity, Massachusetts, 1819 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Map of Boston and its vicinity, by John G. Hales ; Edwin Gillingham, sc. It was published in 1819. Scale [1:63,360]. 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, selected public buildings, residences with selected names of property owners, industry locations (e.g. mills, factories, mines, etc.), town boundaries and more. Relief is shown by hachures and spot heights. 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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  5. Title: Map showing iron ranges and ore carrying railroads of Minnesota

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    Summary: Cartographic Details: Scale approximately 1:350,000 Inset shows generalized sections of Vermilion, Mesabi, Gogebic, Menominee, and Marquette Ranges. Includes distance tables for Duluth & Iron Range R.R., Duluth, Missabe & Northern Ry., and Great Northern Ry. "Mines shipping ore during season of 1906 are located on this map, also mines about to become shippers at date of this map. June 1907." 49 x 47 centimeters 1:350,000 General Minnesota Maps

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  6. Title: Loudon County Virginia by E. Hergesheimer.

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    Summary: Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with North to upper left-hand corner. "Compiled under the direction of Lieut. Col. J.N. Macomb A.D.C. Chf. Topl. Engr. for the use of Maj. Gen. Geo. B. McClellan commanding Army of Potomac." "Drawn from R.P. Smith's map by E. Hergesheimer. Photographs by G. Mathiot & D. Hinkle by permission of Prof. A.D. Bache Supt. U.S. Coast Survey." 1 map: mounted on linen; 36 x 35 cm

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  7. Title: Map of Randel's Island and vicinity

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    Summary: "New York April 24th 1835." Shows Randel's Island, Town of Harlem, Harlem River, East River, and vicinity. Relief of Randel's Island shown by hachures. Oriented with north to the upper left.

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  8. Title: Geological map of the dominion of Canada and Newfoundland

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    Summary: Geographical base from engraved plate by the Department of the Interior. 43 x 87 centimeters Scale 1:6,336,000; 1 inch = 100 miles General Map Collection

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  9. Title: Coal deposits, Shiawassee County, Mich., 1976

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    Summary: Extent: 1 map Notes: From: Kalliokoski, J. Magnitude and quality of Michigan's coal reserves. Lansing, Mich. : Geological Survey Division, 1977. Cartographic material. Scale approximately 1:95,000

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  10. Title: A prospect of Harvard University and of Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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    Summary: Bird's-eye-view. Includes view of "Harvard College in 1726."

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  11. Title: St. Louis, Missouri and vicinity, 1903 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic, topographic paper map entitled: Saint Louis quadrangle, Missouri - Illinois, [by the] Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey; H. M. Wilson, geographer; topography by Chas. E. Cooke, Wm. O. Tufts, Gilbert Young and City of St. Louis; control by U.S.C. and G.S. and Geo. T. Hawkins. Ed. of Apr. 1904, reprinted 1932. Surveyed 1903. It was published by U.S.G.S. Scale 1:62,500. Covers City of Saint Louis, and portions of Saint Louis County, Missouri, and Saint Clair and Madison Counties, Illinois. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Missouri East State Plane Coordinate System NAD27 (in Feet) (Fipszone 2401). 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 is a typical topographic map portraying both natural and manmade features. It shows and names works of nature, such as mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, vegetation, etc. It also identify the principal works of humans, such as roads, railroads, boundaries, transmission lines, major buildings, etc. Relief is shown with standard contour intervals of 20 feet and spot heights. 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: 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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  13. 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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  14. Title: Illinois.

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    Summary: Greenwich, Washington.;Relief shown pictorially.;1 map, colored;28 x 21 cm.;ca. 1:2,250,000

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  15. Title: Illinois.

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    Summary: Greenwich, Washington.;Relief shown pictorially.;Shows 27 counties.;1 map, colored;28 x 21 cm.;ca. 1:2,250,000;Anthony Finley, 1824.

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  16. Title: Michigan territory; drawn by J. Finlayson; Engrav'd by Young & Delleker.

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    Summary: Shows portions of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Ontario. Relief shown by hachures. Title in upper margin: Geographical, statistical, and historical map of Michigan Territory. Text in side panels. "No. 36." From A complete historical, chronological, and geographical American atlas ... / H.C. Carey and I. Lea, 1822. 1 map: photocopy; 36 x 26 cm., on sheet 45 x 57 cm.

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  17. Title: Black Hawk War

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    Summary: Map of Indian war of 1832, made by one who was there, Col. Edwin Rose.;Covers region in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin roughly bounded by Lake Winnebago, the Kankakee River, Peoria, and Prairie du Chien. Identifies rivers, forts, towns, and distances between points. Details routes taken by U.S. forces during the Black Hawk War of 1832. Shows Gen. Henry Atkinson's June 28-July 9 route from Dixon's Ferry northeast along the Rock River and Lt. Col. Abraham Eustis's August 1-September 1 route from Chicago to Rock Island. Also identifies marshes of the upper Rock River where Sauk Indians led by Black Hawk were based and their retreat northwest from the Wisconsin River.;Forms part of the Rudy Lamont Ruggles Collection.;PC 17717;Pen-and-ink.;drawer Ruggles 408;1 ms. map;244 x 201 mm.

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  18. Title: London, England, 1877 (Raster Image)

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    Summary: This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Illustrated map of London, or, Stranger's guide to the public buildings, theatres, music halls, & all places of interest. It was published by George H. Young in 1877. Scale [ca. 1:13,700]. 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, and more. Selected points of interest and relief shown pictorially. 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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  19. Title: New Jersey, circa 1826

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    Summary: New Jersey state map color coded by county. Noticeable creases, tears and discoloration from adhesive tape marks.

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  20. Title: Denver, Colorado, 1904 (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 Denver : showing the lines of the Denver City Tramway Co. It was published by Smith-Brooks Co., engravers and printers in 1904. Scale [ca. 1:21,000]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the HARN State Plane Colorado Central Zone NAD 1983 coordinate system (in Feet) (Fipszone 0502) 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 is a partial cadastral map showing features such as roads, railroads, existing and proposed tramway lines, property lots with numbers and names of selected property owners, drainage, selected buildings, parks, 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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