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A map of part of Tibet, 1904 (Raster Image)

Identification Information
Citation
Originator
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard Library
Originator
Edward Stanford Ltd
Publication Date
201906
Title
A map of part of Tibet, 1904 (Raster Image)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Publisher
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard Library
Online Linkage
https://hgl.harvard.edu/catalog/harvard-g7823-t5p2-1904-e3
Abstract
This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: A map of part of Tibet : iclucluding Sikkim, the Chumbi Valley Bhutan showing the routes between Darjiling and Lhasa. It was published by: Edward Stanford in 1904. Scale 1:506,880.. Map in English. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the WGS 1984 UTM Zone 45N (EPSG: 32645) coordinate system. All map features and collar and inset information are shown as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of geographies, originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.
Purpose
Historic paper maps can provide an excellent view of the changes that have occurred in the cultural and physical landscape. The wide range of information provided on these maps make them useful in the study of historic geography, and urban and rural land use change. As this map has been georeferenced, it can be used in a GIS as a source or background layer in conjunction with other GIS data.
Temporal Extent
Currentness Reference
source map publication date
Time Instant
1904
Bounding Box
West
87.006997
East
92.333998
North
30.022262
South
26.678682
Theme Keyword
Maps
Road maps
Maps
Theme Keyword Thesaurus
LCSH
ISO Topic Category
imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Place Keyword
Tibet Autonomous Region (China)
Sikkim (India)
Bhutan
Place Keyword Thesaurus
LCSH
Temporal Keyword
Access Restrictions
None
Use Restrictions
For educational, non-commercial use only.
Status
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency
None planned
Point of Contact
Contact Organization
Harvard Map Collection, Harvard Library
Delivery Point
Harvard Map Collection
Delivery Point
Pusey Library
Delivery Point
Harvard University
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Postal Code
02138
Country
USA
Contact Telephone
617-495-2417
Contact Facsimile Telephone
617-496-0440
Contact Electronic Mail Address
hgl_ref@hulmail.harvard.edu
Hours of Service
Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST-USA
Native Data Set Environment
ArcMap 10.3
Data Quality Information
Attribute Accuracy Report
The georeferenced raster 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 raster digital image files reflect content of the source graphic. Features may have been eliminated or generalized on the source graphic due to scale and legibility constraints
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
The horizontal positional accuracy of a raster image is approximately the same as the accuracy of the published source map. The lack of a greater accuracy is largely the result of the inaccuracies with the original measurements and possible distortions in the original paper map document. There may also be errors introduced during the digitizing and georeferencing process. In most cases, however, errors in the raster image are small compared with sources of error in the original map graphic. The RMS error for this map is 1960.84 meters. This value describes how consistent the transformation is between the different control points (links). The RMS error is only an assessment of the accuracy of the transformation.
Lineage
Source
Originator
Edward Stanford Ltd
Publication Date
1904
Title
A map of part of Tibet : iclucluding Sikkim, the Chumbi Valley Bhutan showing the routes between Darjiling and Lhasa
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
map
Publication Information
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Edward Stanford
Other Citation Details
1 map : col. ; 65 x79 cm., folded in cover 17 x 13 cm.
Online Linkage
http://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990138371130203941/catalog
Source Scale Denominator
506880
Type of Source Media
paper
Source Temporal Extent
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date
1904
Source Currentness Reference
publication date
Contribution
Source map for raster image
Spatial Data Organization Information
Direct Spatial Reference Method
Raster
Raster Object Information
Raster Object Type
Pixel
Row Count
8091
Column Count
12051
Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Planar
Map Projection
Map Projection Name
WGS 1984 UTM Zone 45N
Transverse Mercator
Scale Factor at Central Meridian
0.9996
Longitude of Central Meridian
87.0
Latitude of Projection Origin
0.0
False Easting
500000.0
False Northing
0.0
Planar Coordinate Information
Planar Coordinate Encoding Method
coordinate pair
Coordinate Representation
Abscissa Resolution
0.000000002220024164500956
Ordinate Resolution
0.000000002220024164500956
Planar Distance Units
meter
Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum Name
D WGS 1984
Ellipsoid Name
WGS 1984
Semi-major Axis
6378137.0
Denominator of Flattening Ratio
298.257223563
Entity and Attribute Information
Entity and Attribute Overview
The indexes reference a color palette of RGB values from 0 through 255, representing the color value from the original paper sheet map. The colors on that sheet can represent relief, drainage, vegetation, populated places, cultural features, coastal hydrography, transportation features (roads, railroads, tracks and trails), spot elevations and boundaries. The colors are sometimes explained in a legend that is incorporated into the map inset or collar.
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation
Not applicable.
Distribution Information
Format Name
GeoTIFF
Distributor
Harvard University Information Technology
Online Access
http://hgl.harvard.edu/
Name
Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date
20190604
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization
Harvard Geospatial Library
Contact Position
Geospatial Metadata Librarian
Contact Address
Address
Harvard University Information Technology
Address
Library Technology Services
Address
90 Mount Auburn Street
City
Cambridge
State or Province
MA
Postal Code
02138
Country
USA
Contact Voice Telephone
617-495-2417
Contact Facsimile Telephone
617-496-0440
Contact Electronic Mail Address
hgl_ref@hulmail.harvard.edu
Hours of Service
Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST-USA
Metadata Standard Name
FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version
FGDC-STD-001-1998
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