Thank you for linking to your summary, Ken!
Very useful for an upcoming project we have here.
Thanks again,
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On 3/27/19 9:19 AM, Ken Irwin wrote:
> Todd,
>
> I only have a little bit of experience with this, but here are a few tools I've tinkered with:
>
> MapWarper ? http://mapwarper.net ? convert scanned maps or aerial photos into $B!H(Bgeorectified$B!I(B images by identifying points on the map that correlate to known GIS coordinates. You don$B!G(Bt have to know the coordinates ? you can select them from a Google$B!>(Bstyle street map or other online map. The $B!H(Bwarping$B!I(B part refers to the automated process of adjusting for differences in the map projection.
>
> Georeferencer ? http://www.georeferencer.com is very similar.
>
> MapKnitter ? https://mapknitter.org ? Georectified maps, such as those produced by MapWarper (above) can be stitched together to create larger maps. Especially useful for aerial photos.
>
> [Shameless plug: I went on a mapping-for-DH binge last year and wrote a brief comparative summary of the tools I worked with:
> https://www.wittenberg.edu/sites/default/files/media/library/ken_professional/GIS%20Tools%20for%20Digital%20Humanities.pdf ]
>
> I hope this helps,
> Ken
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG] On Behalf Of Digby, Todd
> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 8:24 AM
> To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG
> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Interactive map development question
>
> Hello Code4Lib,
>
>
> The University of Florida is looking for help in the development of an interactive map using a historical map as the base layer (St. Augustine, 1764, http://ufdc.ufl.edu/USACH00236/00001). We found an example that has similar functionality at Mt. Vernon, https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/map-of-the-estate-gardens/.
>
>
> We have funding to support the development and I am wondering if anyone in the community has worked with vendors/developers for similar projects. Other suggestions are also welcome.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Todd
>
>
>
> --
> Todd R. Digby
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> George A. Smathers Libraries
> University of Florida
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