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New York City and Vicinity, 1901

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Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Research Data Services (RDS), Columbia University Libraries
Originator
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publication Date
1915
Title
New York City and Vicinity, 1901
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
raster digital data
Publication Information
Publication Place
Washington, D.C
Publisher
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Online Linkage
https://www.columbia.edu/acis/eds/gis/images/cul_scannedpublic_1915_newyorkvicinity.zip
Abstract
This is a scanned version of the 1901 paper map entitled: New York City and Vicinity published by the U.S. Geological Survey. The map shows the coastlines and road network of the New York City area. 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
Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "From U.S. Geological Survey Topographic Atlas Sheets, surveyed 1887-1889 and 1897 in cooperation with the states of New York and New Jersey." "Reprinted 1915."
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
ground condition
Time Instant
1901
Bounding Box
West
-74.2831
East
-73.6307
North
41.0187
South
40.3518
Theme Keyword
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
transportation
elevation
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
ISO 19115 Topic Categories..
Theme Keyword
New York (N.Y.) --Maps, Topographic.
New York Metropolitan Area --Maps, Topographic.
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Theme Keyword
Maps
Scanned maps
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
None
Place Keyword
New York (N.Y.)
Place Keyword Thesaurus
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Temporal Keyword
1901
1915
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
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.2.1350
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
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publication Date
1915
Title
New York City and Vicinity
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
Washington D.C.
Publisher
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Source Scale Denominator
62500
Type of Source Media
Paper map
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
1901
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
13872
Column Count
10104
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
Distributor
Research Data Services (RDS), 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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