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a detail from a map

Balti-more or Less That Way: How a Port City Moved

Topographic map showing the city of Vienna, the Danube river, and surrounding agricultural areas and villages

Every Bridge and Meadow: The Austro-Hungarian Empire in 19th Century Maps

Close-in view of city buildings pictorially drawn with railroad depot, train cars, and factories prominently featured.

Augustus Koch’s Views From Above

Colorful 18th-century map of eastern North America

Virtual Orientation to the Geography and Map Division: Tuesday 4/8

12 19th century globe gores printed on a sheet.

Globe Gores

A 19th century map showing Earth with a square shape.

Unconventional Theories about the Earth’s Shape: Both Ancient and Modern

color map showing satellite view of the Florida Keys in false color

The Oscillating Mirror that Changed Earth Science

Historic map superimposed over digital satellite photograph, showing georeferencing control points

Virtual Orientation: GIS and Geospatial Resources

a map of Virginia showing counties and independent cities

No County for Old Management: America’s Independent Cities