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Carte Du District De Tranquebar, 1763

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries
Originator
NW oben. - Mastab in graph. Form (Toises). - Ohne Kt.-Netz
Publication Date
1763
Title
Carte Du District De Tranquebar, 1763
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
raster digital data
Publication Information
Online Linkage
http://www.columbia.edu/acis/eds/gis/images/cul_scannedpublic_1763_tranquebar.zip
Abstract
This is a scanned version of the 1763 paper map entitled: Carte Du District De Tranquebar. The map was scanned at 300 dots per inch and is in the TIFF format. Thanks to Prof. Frances Pritchett, Columbia University, for providing the original paper map for this scan.
Purpose
Scanned maps may be used for a variety of purposes.
Supplemental Information
1 map ; ; 17 x 22 cm
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
publication date
Time Instant
1763
Bounding Box
West
79.783
East
79.879
North
11.081
South
10.982
Theme Keyword
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Categories..
Theme Keyword
Tranquebar (India) -- Maps
structure
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Theme Keyword
Maps
Scanned maps
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Place Keyword
Tranquebar (India)
Place Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Temporal Keyword
1763
Temporal Keyword Thesaurus
None
Access Restrictions
None
Use Restrictions
None
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
None planned
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries
Delivery Point
420 W. 118th St. 215 IAB, MC3301
City
New York
State
NY
Postal Code
10027
Country
USA
Contact Telephone
(212) 854-6012
Contact Electronic Mail Address
data@library.columbia.edu
Hours of Service
11:00AM-5:00PM Monday - Thursday, 1:00PM-5:00PM Friday EST-USA
Credit
Thanks to Prof. Frances Pritchett, Columbia University, for providing the original paper map for this scan.
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3500
Data Quality Information
Logical Consistency Report
The raster image 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 digitized paper map files reflect the content of the source graphic.
Lineage
Source
Originator
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Publication Date
1763
Title
Carte Du District De Tranquebar
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
Paris
Source Scale Denominator
55000
Type of Source Media
Paper map
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
1763
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
The map was scanned
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Raster
Raster Object Information
Raster Object Type
Pixel
Row Count
5505
Column Count
7232
Vertical Count
1
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Planar
Planar Coordinate Information
Planar Coordinate Encoding Method
row and column
Coordinate Representation
Abscissa Resolution
0.003333
Ordinate Resolution
0.003333
Distribution Information
Format Name
TIFF
Distributor
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20100623
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries.
Contact Person
GIS/Metadata Librarian
Contact Address
Address
420 W. 118th St. 215 IAB, MC 3301
City
New York
State or Province
NY
Postal Code
10027
Country
USA
Contact Voice Telephone
(212) 854-6012
Contact Electronic Mail Address
data@library.columbia.edu
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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