Early Maps

These example maps show one of the approaches to scanning maps for web delivery. The scans were provided by the University of Minnesota. These maps are part of a collection of rare historical maps at the University.

Creator: Jansson, Jan. 1588-1664. Title: Magni Mogolis imperium. Imprint: Amstelodami : Apud Ioannem Ianssonium, 1640. Description: 1 map ; 44 x 53 cm. Notes: Partly colored. Appears to be hand-made paper. Relief shown pictorially. Location: Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota

Title: Koninkryk Van Guzaratte Met d'Engte Van Cambaya en der Lelver Vloeden, volgens de Kundlchap der Portugysen. Imprint: Den. H.I.B. De Lavanha, [1713] Description: 1 map : col. ; 22 x 28 cm. Notes: Illustrated. Appears to be hand-drawn. Location: Borchert Map Library, University of Minnesota