Prussian Original Survey Sheets 1:25,000 Scale for Breddin
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Description
Beginning in 1822, Prussian authorities produced hand-drawn, one-off topographic maps at a scale of 1:25,000. These original survey sheets, which were not published but served as the basis for smaller-scale maps, mark the beginning of modern topographic cartography. The data is provided by the Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie and represents a specific sheet for the Breddin area.
Use Cases
Analyze historical land use and landscape changes based on the detailed topographic features.
Study the evolution of cartographic design and standards based on the hand-drawn, one-off nature of the sheets.
Georeference and digitize historical map data for integration with modern GIS systems based on the 1:25,000 scale.
Strengths
Sheets were produced at a detailed 1:25,000 scale.
The production process began in 1822, providing a long historical baseline.
Individual sheets have been reworked to be more similar to the original color scheme.
Limitations
Last updated 1843-01-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Provenance
Source
Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
Collection Method
Hand-drawn, one-off map sheets produced by Prussian authorities.
Time Range
Production began in 1822. The specific sheet date is unknown.
Geography
Prussia, specifically the Breddin area.
License is unknown and should be verified before use.