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Map Showing the Waterworks Systems of Long Island, New York, 1904

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Columbia University. Libraries
Originator
Veatch, A. C. (Arthur Clifford), 1878-1938
Originator
Bowman, Isaiah, 1878-1950
Originator
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publication Date
1904
Title
Map Showing the Waterworks Systems of Long Island, New York, 1904
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
raster digital data
Publication Information
Publication Place
New York City
Publisher
Julius Bien Co.
Online Linkage
https://www.columbia.edu/acis/eds/gis/images/cul_scannedpublic_1904_longislandwater.zip
Abstract
This is a scanned version of the 1904 paper map entitled: Map Showing the Waterworks Systems of Long Island, New York published by J.Bien. The map was scanned at 300 dots per inch and is in the TIFF format.
Purpose
Scanned maps may be used for a variety of purposes. This image may be used in a GIS.
Supplemental Information
"This map reduced from U.S. Geological Survey atlas sheets."
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
ground condition
Time Instant
1903
Bounding Box
West
-74.1941
East
-71.7538
North
41.2806
South
40.4707
ISO Topic Category
Imagery
Inland Waters
Utilities
Theme Keyword
Waterworks --New York (State) --Long Island --Maps.
Long Island (N.Y.) --Maps.
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Theme Keyword
Maps
Scanned maps
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Place Keyword
New York
Long Island (N.Y.)
Place Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Temporal Keyword
1903
1904
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
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.
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Source
Originator
Veatch, A. C. (Arthur Clifford), 1878-1938.
Originator
Bowman, Isaiah, 1878-1950.
Originator
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publication Date
1904
Title
Map Showing the Waterworks Systems of Long Island, New York/ data compiled by A.C. Veatch, assisted by Isaiah Bowman, 1903.
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
New York City
Publisher
J. Bien
Source Scale Denominator
126,720
Type of Source Media
Paper map
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Source Currentness Reference
ground condition
Contribution
The map was scanned
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Raster
Raster Object Information
Raster Object Type
Pixel
Row Count
8052
Column Count
19032
Vertical Count
1
Distribution Information
Format Name
TIFF
Distributor
Columbia University. Libraries
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20080305
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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