OpenHistoricalMap is a project that seeks to create the world's most out-of-date map: it chronicles historical data to allow you to slide the timeline to any point in history. I've been working on documenting the history of Cincinnati, using old maps, images, and other sources to chronicle hundreds of buildings, streets, and other features. To enable this work, I've georectified hundreds of old sheets from Sanborn insurance maps (which can be viewed via oldinsurancemaps.net) as well as other historic maps (via Map Warper).
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OpenHistoricalMap is a project that seeks to create the world's most out-of-date map: it chronicles historical data to allow you to slide the timeline to any point in history. I've been working on documenting the history of Cincinnati, using old maps, images, and other sources to chronicle hundreds of buildings, streets, and other features. To enable this work, I've georectified hundreds of old…
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