From 1875 to 1931, the Prussian state produced a series of large-scale topographic maps known as measuring table sheets at a scale of 1:25,000. The work was primarily intended to meet civilian needs and served as the basis for the Reichsamt für Landesaufnahme. The maps feature contour lines and height references to normal zero and are available as plano sheets, mostly in monochrome.
Use Cases
- Analyze historical land cover changes based on the detailed topographic features.
- Study the evolution of cartographic techniques based on the monochrome and multi-coloured printing styles.
- Train geospatial models for historical feature recognition based on the contour line representation.
- Conduct regional historical analysis based on the detailed 1:25,000 scale coverage.
Strengths
- Covers a significant historical period from 1875 to 1931.
- Provides large-scale topographic detail at 1:25,000.
- Includes contour lines and height references to normal zero.
Limitations
- Last updated 1936-01-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Data may reflect geographic/temporal bias inherent to the source.
Provenance
- Source
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- Collection Method
- Topographic surveying and map production by the Prussian state and later Reichsamt für Landesaufnahme.
- Time Range
- 1875-1931
- Geography
- German Empire, specifically the area covered by sheet 2949 Greiffenberg.