New uses for old maps

William Cartwright; Anne Ruas

doi:10.1080/23729333.2026.2687156

June 30, 2026International Journal of Cartography

New uses for old maps

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Explore the novel applications of digitized historical maps and their significance to various fields.
Review of historical map collections
Analysis of digitized archives
Evaluation of applications in education and research
Digitized historical maps enhance accessibility for researchers and educators.
More interdisciplinary collaborations are emerging based on historical cartography.
Historical maps provide unique insights into geographical changes over time.

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This analysis explores digitized historical map collections, revealing their potential value and applications.

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Cartographers, geographers and historians have always known the value of historical map collections. And, when these archives, once digitized and made available on-line, they become available for t...

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