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Thank you for linking to your summary, Ken! Very useful for an upcoming project we have here. Thanks again, *Thomas San Filippo* /Systems and Educational Technology Liaison/ Pronouns: he/him/his; they/them/their(s) Madeleine Clark Wallace Library <https://wheatoncollege.edu/academics/library/>, G34 Wheaton College <https://wheatoncollege.edu> 26 E. Main Street, Norton, MA 02766 <https://goo.gl/maps/d5JvoKZUEXy> (508) 286-5601 <tel:+15082865601> Twitter: @WallaceLibrary <https://twitter.com/WallaceLibrary> | Instagram: /wallacelibrary <https://www.instagram.com/wallacelibrary/> | Facebook: wheatoncollege <https://www.facebook.com/WheatonCollege/> 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 “georectified” images by identifying points on the map that correlate to known GIS coordinates. You don’t have to know the coordinates ? you can select them from a Google‐style street map or other online map. The “warping” 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:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Digby, Todd > Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2019 8:24 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > 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 > Chair, Library Technology Services > George A. Smathers Libraries > University of Florida > [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> - 352.273.2590 (office) - 612.803.4922 (mobile)