This award-winning geographical index includes descriptions for over 165,000 political and physical features world-wide. Most entries include population, longitude and latitude, elevation, distance and direction from a well-known place. Also a definitive and reliable guide to place name changes, variations, and pronunciation.
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The U.S. Serial Set, an ongoing collection of U.S. Government publications compiled under the directive of Congress, captures every aspect of American life from the early 19th century onward, from farming, to westward expansion, scientific exploration, politics, international relations, business, and manufacturing. It includes Congressional reports; executive agency reports ordered to be printed by Congress, and legislative reports of Congress. It also provides:
*Web-based full text access to all the material located in the CIS U.S. Serial Set collection on microfiche.
*Over 325,000 documents.
*Coverage from 1789-1969, including the American State Papers, and all maps, illustrations, photos, and lithographs found within the U.S. Serial Set during that time period.
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A treasure trove of information, detailed maps at building level for more than 400 Ohio communities from 1868 to the 1960s. Negotiating the site may require some practice. Try the 1024 x 768 pixel size.Use a city and street name or city and building's name where possible to search in keyword or limit your search by date.
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