Prussian Urmesstischblatt topographic map sheets were produced starting in 1822 for the entire territory of Prussia. The maps are hand-drawn unique pieces at a scale of 1:25,000, forming the basis for smaller-scale maps. They are available as high-quality plots, with some individual sheets reworked to be more similar to the original color scheme.
Use Cases
- Historical landscape analysis based on detailed 1:25,000 scale topographic features.
- Study of cartographic design evolution based on the hand-drawn, pre-publication map sheets.
- Georeferencing historical maps for comparison with modern spatial data based on the precise scale and coverage.
Strengths
- Hand-drawn unique pieces at a precise 1:25,000 scale.
- High-quality plots available, with some sheets reworked for color accuracy.
- Marks the beginning of topographic cartography, providing foundational historical data.
Limitations
- Data last updated 1867-01-01 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
- Hand-drawn map production based on 1821 instructions from the Royal Prussian General Staff.
- Time Range
- Production began 1822, specific sheet dated 1867.
- Freshness
- 1867-01-01 00:00:00
- Geography
- Territory of Prussia