Prussian Urmess Table Sheets Wollin are hand-drawn topographic maps produced beginning in 1822 for the territory of Prussia. The Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie provides these maps, which were created at a scale of 1:25,000 and served as the basis for smaller-scale maps. They mark the beginning of topographic cartography and are available as high-quality prints.
Use Cases
- Analyze the evolution of cartographic techniques based on the hand-drawn, unique map sheets.
- Study historical land use and geography of Prussia based on the topographic content.
- Compare original map designs with later reprints based on the described color scheme reworkings.
Strengths
- Maps are hand-drawn unique pieces, indicating high original craftsmanship.
- They mark the beginning of topographic cartography, providing foundational historical value.
- Some sheets have been reworked in color, making them more similar to the original.
Limitations
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
- Last updated 1842-12-31 00:00:00; freshness should be verified.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie
- Collection Method
- Hand-drawn map production based on instructions from the Royal Prussian General Staff.
- Time Range
- Production began in 1822.
- Geography
- Territory of Prussia, specifically the Wollin sheet.