Maps of the German Empire 1:25,000, known as Measuring Table Sheets, were produced by the Prussian State Recording starting in 1875. The mapping effort was essentially completed by 1912, with new photographs of pre-1875 sheets finished in 1931. These sheets formed the largest-scale topographic map series for the area of the Reich Office for Land Recording.
Use Cases
- Analyze historical landforms and elevation based on contour line representation.
- Study the evolution of cartographic techniques based on the transition from single-colored to multi-colored prints.
- Map historical civilian infrastructure based on the maps' stated purpose to satisfy civilian demand.
Strengths
- Maps are based on a standardized contour line representation and reference to normal-zero.
- The series represents a long-term, systematic mapping effort spanning from 1875 to 1931.
Limitations
- Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Last updated 1942-01-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
- Source
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- Collection Method
- Topographic surveying and cartographic production by the Prussian State Recording.
- Time Range
- 1875 to 1931
- Freshness
- 1942-01-01 00:00:00
- Geography
- German Empire