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The Accuracy of Early Maps? Towards a Computer Aided Method
- Source :
- The Cartographic Journal. 11:48-52
- Publication Year :
- 1974
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 1974.
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Abstract
- A methodology for assessing the planimetric accuracy of old maps is suggested and the results of its application to a map of Devon prepared by Benjamin Donn in 1765 are shown. The technique suggests that in terms of map-making, Donn's Map of Devon was justifiably rated highly.
- Subjects :
- Geography
Early world maps
Computer-aided
Cartography
Earth-Surface Processes
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 17432774 and 00087041
- Volume :
- 11
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The Cartographic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........348f6ce006af7abae371b6193d3d0be6
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1179/caj.1974.11.1.48