maps of the region.
The two maps were raster scanned into the system and patched together to make a single data layer. We also manually drafted mylar overlays from the maps of each of the individual categories of useful data. These were then vector digitized into the GIS and georeferenced.
A section of the hydrology mylar at bottom, showing streams and millponds taken from a section of the Cassini map above.
Roads: paved roads, roads, paths, old roads, Roman roads, city streets, city boundaries
Hydrology: mill pond, dam, stream, river (left bank), river (right bank), islands, ponds, canal (left bank), canal (right bank)
Structures: hamlet, farm, free farm, castle, tower, tile works, unknown structure, commanderie (Knights Templars), parish church, parish church ruin, convent, convent ruin, monastery, priory ruin, chapel, chapel ruin, church type #1, church type #2, church type #3, cross, gallows
Mills: water mill, wind mill, mill ruin, bridge
Landcover: forest, moor, meadow, orchard, forest clearing
These will be used for future analysis of the region. Interesting topics will be the spatial distribution of mills and various types of settlements and structures.
17th Century Maps
Burgundy, Willem J. Blaeu, 1631.
Utriusque BURGUNDIAE.... Amsterdam. An early edition of this engraved map of Burgundy. Decorative title cartouche with two figures and surmounted by two coats of arms. Scale cartouche. Latin text on verso. 19 x 15 inches, 500 x 390 mm. Uncoloured. Good condition. From Appendix Theatrii...
19th Century Maps
Victor Levassuer's map of Saône-et-Loire from the
Several 19th Century maps of the region have been located and purchased. The following two images are from Victor Levassuer's 'Atlas National Illustré' of France. This map was purchased by the author in Paris, and these maps are found frequently in sidewalk stalls in France. The atlas was first published in 1847 and continued to 1854, it is not known which edition the author's map is from. The maps have lovely decorated borders which relate to the region, including statistical information, regional products, famous local people, and places of interest.
.. .... Graphics from the edges of the map, showing local flora and fauna, products and famous people of local origin. This maps, and others from Levassuer's Atlas, can be purchased online
We continue to seek historical maps of this region, and continue our development of techniques to integrate the information contained in these maps within our GIS system for analysis.
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