This is an interesting project which shows the benefits of digitisation. A collection of historical maps was digitised and processed (scaled and realigned) so that they could be added into google earth. This is an example of how scanning of books and old materials can lead to new sometimes unforeseen yet innovative uses.

Official Google Blog: Old world meets new on Google Earth

The cartographers and explorers who made these historical maps hundreds of years ago would be amazed and thrilled to see their maps in Google Earth. For me it is a perfect example of creative reuse of historic materials that the Web, thanks to Google, is making possible. Now anyone using Google Earth can experience the same wonder that I have had as I collected and explored these old maps in my private library –- for me it is really exciting to share this with the world using Google’s tools.

via OReilly

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