Prussian territory is covered by hand-drawn, one-off map sheets at a scale of 1:25,000, produced by the Royal Prussian General Staff. The sheets, which mark the beginning of topographic cartography, were created starting in 1822 and were not published, serving as a basis for smaller-scale maps. The data for the Berlin-Köpenick sheet originates from 1869 and is provided by the Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie.
Use Cases
- Analyze historical land use and settlement patterns based on hand-drawn topographic features.
- Study the evolution of cartographic design and symbology based on the specified content and design rules.
- Georeference historical maps for comparison with modern spatial data based on the precise 1:25,000 scale.
- Create digital reproductions or high-quality prints based on the availability of plano sheets and plots.
Strengths
- Sheets were produced at a precise 1:25,000 scale, providing detailed topographic information.
- The production process began in 1822, offering a long-term historical perspective on cartography.
- Individual sheets have been reworked in color to be more similar to the original, enhancing visual fidelity.
Limitations
- The dataset is a single sheet (Berlin-Köpenick) from 1869; spatial and temporal coverage is limited.
- Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last updated 1869-01-01 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
Provenance
- Source
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- Collection Method
- Hand-drawn, one-off map sheets produced by the Royal Prussian General Staff.
- Time Range
- 1869
- Geography
- Berlin-Köpenick, Prussia