Beginning in 1822, these Prussian Urmesstischblätter (original measuring table sheets) are hand-drawn, one-off topographic maps at a scale of 1:25,000. They were produced by the Royal Prussian General Staff and mark the beginning of modern topographic cartography. The specific sheet 3036 Wittenberge is available as a plano print, with some sheets reworked in color to be more similar to the original.
Use Cases
- Historical geographic analysis based on the detailed 1:25,000 scale topographic features.
- Training computer vision models for map feature recognition based on hand-drawn cartographic styles.
- Studying the evolution of cartographic design based on the standardized content and layout defined in 1821.
- Georeferencing historical landscapes based on the foundational map series mentioned in the description.
Strengths
- Maps are hand-drawn originals at a detailed 1:25,000 scale.
- Production began in 1822, providing a long historical baseline for cartographic study.
- Content and design were standardized by official Royal Prussian General Staff instructions in 1821.
Limitations
- Last updated 1843-01-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and availability require manual inspection after download.
- Row count and specific file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- Collection Method
- Hand-drawn cartographic survey by the Royal Prussian General Staff.
- Time Range
- Production began 1822; specific sheet date is unknown.
- Freshness
- 1843-01-01
- Geography
- Prussia; specific sheet covers Wittenberge area.