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The Accuracy of Early Maps? Towards a Computer Aided Method

Authors :
Andrew Gilg
William Ravenhill
Source :
The Cartographic Journal. 11:48-52
Publication Year :
1974
Publisher :
Informa UK Limited, 1974.

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.

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