[OSGeo-Discuss] Seeking historical map + modern reference map

[Helena Mitasova]

Markus Neteler wrote:
> Hi,
>
> to illustrate the GIS capabilities of georeferencing scanned historical
> maps to a modern reference map, I am seeking a sample pair.
>
> Is anyone willing to "donate" it (be in public, be privately)?
> As European citizen I have the wel known problems to get
> such material...
> Also a non-European example is fine!
Markus,

NOAA has an excellent public historical map and chart collection here:
http://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/csdl/ctp/abstract.htm
I am sure it would be possible to find a matching pair using the USGS 
national map data.
I don't have time right now to find out whether there could even be 
something for
the area suggested as the Spearfish replacement.

Helena

>
> thanks in advance
>
> Markus
>
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