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Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, ca. 1799 (Image 1 of 3) (Raster Image)

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard College Library
Originator
Beautemps-Beaupre, Charles Francois, 1766-1854.
Originator
Daussy, Pierre, 1792-1860.
Originator
Portier.
Originator
Raoul, Jh.
Originator
France. Depot des cartes et plans de la marine.
Publication Date
201012
Title
Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, ca. 1799 (Image 1 of 3) (Raster Image)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Publisher
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard College Library
Online Linkage
https://hgl.harvard.edu/catalog/harvard-g6002-w5p53-1799-b4-sheet1
Abstract
This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Reconnoissance du cours du Hont ou Wester Schelde (Escaut occidental) depuis Anwerpen (Anvers) jusqu'a l'embouchure, faite par ordre du Ministre de la marine et des colonies, en thermidor et fructidor, an VII, vendemiaire et brumaire, an VIII, par Beautemps-Beaupre; assiste des Cens. Daussy et Portier, et de Jh. Raoul. It was published ca. 1799. Scale [ca. 1:41,300]. Covers Westerschelde, Netherlands and Belgium, from Middelburg to Antwerp. This layer is image 1 of 3 total images of the three sheet source map, representing the western portion of the map. Map in 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 coastal features such as rocks, channels, points, ports, coves, islands, flats, canals, and more. Includes also selected land features such as roads, towns, fortification, drainage, land cover, selected buildings, and more. Relief shown pictorially and with hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Includes "Nota" and text with insigne of the Depot general de la marine.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.
Purpose
Historic paper maps can provide an excellent view of the changes that have occurred in the cultural and physical landscape. The wide range of information provided on these maps make them useful in the study of historic geography, and urban and rural land use change. As this map has been georeferenced, it can be used in a GIS as a source or background layer in conjunction with other GIS data.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
source map approximate publication date
Time Instant
1799
Bounding Box
West
3.398185
East
3.787444
North
51.539641
South
51.189854
Theme Keyword
Maps
Nautical charts
Human settlements
Cities and towns
Villages
Landforms
Bodies of water
Land use
Infrastructure (Economics)
Transportation
Coasts
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
LCSH
ISO Topic Category
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
inlandWaters
Place Keyword
Netherlands
Westerschelde
Place Keyword Thesaurus
GNS
Temporal Keyword
Access Restrictions
None
Use Restrictions
For educational, non-commercial use only.
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
None planned
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard College Library
Delivery Point
Harvard Map Collection
Delivery Point
Pusey Library
Delivery Point
Harvard University
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Postal Code
02138
Country
USA
Contact Telephone
617-495-2417
Contact Facsimile Telephone
617-496-0440
Contact Electronic Mail Address
hgl_ref@hulmail.harvard.edu
Hours of Service
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST-USA
Native Data Set Environment
ESRI ArcGIS 9.3
Cross-Reference
Originator
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard College Library
Originator
Beautemps-Beaupre, Charles Francois, 1766-1854.
Originator
Daussy, Pierre, 1792-1860.
Originator
Portier.
Originator
Raoul, Jh.
Originator
France. Depot des cartes et plans de la marine.
Publication Date
201012
Title
Westerschelde, Netherlands, ca. 1799 (Image [x] of 3) (Raster Image)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Publisher
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard College Library
Other Citation Details
3 images
Online Linkage
http://hgl.harvard.edu/
Data Quality Information
Attribute Accuracy Report
The georeferenced raster is a faithfully reproduced digital image of the original source map. Some differences may be detected between the source graphic used and the raster image due to the RGB values assigned that particular color. The intent is to recreate those colors as near as possible.
Completeness Report
Data completeness for raster digital image files reflect content of the source graphic. Features may have been eliminated or generalized on the source graphic due to scale and legibility constraints
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
The horizontal positional accuracy of a raster image is approximately the same as the accuracy of the published source map. The lack of a greater accuracy is largely the result of the inaccuracies with the original measurements and possible distortions in the original paper map document. There may also be errors introduced during the digitizing and georeferencing process. In most cases, however, errors in the raster image are small compared with sources of error in the original map graphic. The RMS error for this map is 44.49995 meters. This value describes how consistent the transformation is between the different control points (links). The RMS error is only an assessment of the accuracy of the transformation.
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Source
Originator
Beautemps-Beaupre, Charles Francois, 1766-1854.
Originator
Daussy, Pierre, 1792-1860.
Originator
Portier.
Originator
Raoul, Jh.
Originator
France. Depot des cartes et plans de la marine.
Publication Date
1799
Title
Reconnoissance du cours du Hont ou Wester Schelde (Escaut occidental) depuis Anwerpen (Anvers) jusqu'a l'embouchure
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
Paris?
Publisher
Unknown
Other Citation Details
1 map on 3 sheets : hand col. ; 89 x 170 cm., sheets 91 x 62 cm. or smaller.Sheet 1 of 3
Source Scale Denominator
41300
Type of Source Media
paper
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
1799
Source Currentness Reference
approximate publication date
Contribution
Source map for raster image
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Raster
Raster Object Information
Raster Object Type
Pixel
Row Count
10950
Column Count
7397
Vertical Count
1
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Planar
Map Projection
Map Projection Name
Double Stereographic
Planar Coordinate Information
Planar Coordinate Encoding Method
row and column
Coordinate Representation
Abscissa Resolution
3.538503
Ordinate Resolution
3.496001
Planar Distance Units
meters
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
D_Amersfoort
Ellipsoid Name
Bessel_1841
Semi-major Axis
6377397.155000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio
299.152813
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity and Attribute Overview
The indexes reference a color palette of RGB values from 0 through 255, representing the color value from the original paper sheet map. The colors on that sheet can represent relief, drainage, vegetation, populated places, cultural features, coastal hydrography, transportation features (roads, railroads, tracks and trails), spot elevations and boundaries. The colors are sometimes explained in a legend that is incorporated into the map inset or collar.
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation
Not applicable.
Distribution Information
Format Name
JPEG2000
Distributor
Harvard University Library
Online Access
http://hgl.harvard.edu/
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20101222
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Harvard Geospatial Library
Contact Position
Geospatial Resources Cataloger
Contact Address
Address
Harvard University Library
Address
Office For Information Systems
Address
90 Mount Auburn Street
City
Cambridge
State or Province
MA
Postal Code
02138
Country
USA
Contact Voice Telephone
617-495-2417
Contact Facsimile Telephone
617-496-0440
Contact Electronic Mail Address
hgl_ref@hulmail.harvard.edu
Hours of Service
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST-USA
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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