From 1875 to 1931, the Prussian State Recording produced topographic maps at a scale of 1:25,000, known as measuring table sheets. This map series, which includes contour lines and a normal-zero reference, was created to meet civilian demand and formed the basis for subsequent scales. The organization Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie is associated with this data.
Use Cases
- Analyze historical landforms and topography based on contour line representation.
- Study the evolution of cartographic standards based on the reference to normal-zero.
- Map historical administrative boundaries based on the Prussian State Recording's area of responsibility.
- Compare single-colored and multi-colored prints for visual analysis of map production techniques.
Strengths
- The dataset covers a significant time range from 1875 to 1931.
- The maps are at a detailed scale of 1:25,000.
- The description specifies the inclusion of contour lines and a normal-zero reference.
Limitations
- Last updated 1941-01-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- Collection Method
- Topographic surveying and map production by the Prussian State Recording.
- Time Range
- 1875-1931
- Freshness
- 1941-01-01 00:00:00
- Geography
- German Empire (Prussian State Recording area)