Atlas of the historical geography of the United States

Abstract

The Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) of the University of Richmond has recently created a digital version of a wonderful historical atlas: Charles O. Paullin and John K. Wright's 1932 Atlas of Historical Geography of the United States. Reproducing nearly 700 maps, this digitization project has enhanced the original collection and added the dramatic functionality of 21st century technology, including an amazing zoom feature. Brave visitors can start directly by Entering the Atlas, while the more cautious can view an introductory video or read over the chapter titles to find specific areas of interest. There is much to peruse, including sections on The Natural Environment and Explorations in the West and Southwest, 1535-1852. A number of maps within these sections, such as "French Explorations in the West 1673-1794, " even allow for time-lapse animation. ; Published jointly by Carnegie Institution of Washington and the American Geographical Society of New York. ; Includes bibliographical references and index. ; Preface -- Introduction -- The natural environment -- Cartography, 1492-1867 -- Indians, 1567-1930 -- Explorations in the west and southwest, 1535-1852 -- Lands, 1603-1930 -- Settlement, population, and towns, 1650-1790 -- States, territories, and cities, 1790-1930 -- Population, 1790-1930 -- Colleges, universities, and churches, 1775-1890 -- Boundaries, 1607-1927 -- Political parties and opinion, 1788-1930 -- Political, social, and educational reforms, 1775-1931 -- Industries and transportation, 1620-1931 -- Foreign commerce, 1701-1929 -- Distribution of wealth, 1799-1928 -- Plans of cities, 1775-1803 -- Military history, 1689-1919 -- Possessions and territorial claims of the United States, also certain military operations and grounds formerly frequented (ca. 1815-1860) by American whalers. ; The Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) of the University of Richmond has recently created a digital version of a wonderful historical atlas: Charles O. Paullin and John K. Wright's 1932 Atlas of Historical Geography of the United States. Reproducing nearly 700 maps, this digitization project has enhanced the original collection and added the dramatic functionality of 21st century technology, including an amazing zoom feature. Brave visitors can start directly by Entering the Atlas, while the more cautious can view an introductory video or read over the chapter titles to find specific areas of interest. There is much to peruse, including sections on The Natural Environment and Explorations in the West and Southwest, 1535-1852. A number of maps within these sections, such as "French Explorations in the West 1673-1794, " even allow for time-lapse animation. ; Mode of access: Internet.