Geovisualization of Historical Geospatial Data: A Web Mapping Application for the 19th-Century Kaupert’s Maps of Attica

Georgios Lampropoulos (), George Panagiotopoulos, Christina Giannakoula and Alexandros Kokkalas
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Georgios Lampropoulos: Dipylon Society, 6 Omirou Str., 10564 Athens, Greece
George Panagiotopoulos: Metsovio Interdisciplinary Research Center, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., 15780 Athens, Greece
Christina Giannakoula: Dipylon Society, 6 Omirou Str., 10564 Athens, Greece
Alexandros Kokkalas: Dipylon Society, 6 Omirou Str., 10564 Athens, Greece

Geographies, 2023, vol. 3, issue 2, 1-18

Abstract: This paper presents the development procedure and significance of a web mapping application designed for disseminating, exploring, and analyzing Kaupert’s 19th-century Maps of Attica, Greece. The application facilitates historical and geographical study by providing access to high-resolution map images and overlaying multiple vector layers of geospatial data. The paper outlines the methods used to create the application, which includes the process of interpreting, digitizing, and organizing the original mapped data, georeferencing the historical cartographic sheets, and developing the web-based mapping application. The results of this work include a comprehensive and interactive digital reference tool for studying the ancient topography of Attica, as well as a framework for future research. Overall, this work highlights the potential of digital technologies to transform the way we approach and study historical maps and other cultural artifacts.

Keywords: archaeological cartography; historical maps; geospatial data; webGIS; cultural heritage; digital humanities; geovisualization; web mapping application; Johann A. Kaupert (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q15 Q5 Q53 Q54 Q56 Q57 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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