1822 marks the start of production for the Prussian Urmesstischblätter, hand-drawn topographic maps at a scale of 1:25,000. The Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie provides these maps, which were foundational for later cartography. Individual sheets are available as high-quality prints, with some reworked to match original color schemes.
Use Cases
- Analyze historical land use and settlement patterns based on hand-drawn topographic features.
- Study the evolution of cartographic design and standards based on the 1821 Royal Prussian General Staff instructions.
- Georeference historical maps for comparison with modern geospatial data based on the precise 1:25,000 scale.
Strengths
- Maps were produced starting in 1822, providing a long historical baseline.
- Sheets are drawn at a precise 1:25,000 scale, suggesting detailed topography.
- Some individual sheets have been reworked to be more similar to the original color scheme.
Limitations
- Last updated 1825-12-31 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
- Hand-drawn, single-copy maps produced as part of a state cartographic project.
- Time Range
- Production began in 1822.
- Freshness
- 1825-12-31 00:00:00
- Geography
- Entire territory of Prussia.