Introduction to Historical Mapping
This video offers an introduction to online historical mapping for students and teachers wanting to create their own interactive maps. The video includes a tutorial screencast narrating the various features to the National Library of Scotland's online geo-referencing application. Features such as meshing modern and historical maps, measuring tools, and basic information for understanding the NLS's mapping software are discussed.
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