David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection provides access to a vast online archive of historical maps with advanced search and geospatial viewing tools.

Target Customer

{"Researchers","Educators","Students","Librarians/Archivists","Geographers","Historians","Museums/Archives professionals"}

Key Differentiator

Large online collection (over 142,000 maps and related images) with integrated tools (LUNA Viewer, Georeferencer v4, MapRank Search), plus access to the David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford Library and AR/Globe experiences.

Implementation Timeline

Immediate online access; AI Search Assist and MapRank features available upon usage; learning curve exists for advanced tools

Pain Points

1Difficulty locating specific historical maps within a very large collection.
2Need to compare historical maps with modern geographies or other maps (overlay/georeferencing).
3Desire for interactive, high-resolution viewing and data visualization for research or teaching.

Key Features

1LUNA Viewer for viewing maps online
2Georeferencer v4 to overlay historic maps on modern maps
3MapRank Search to ge geographically search the collection
4Text-on-Maps search capability
5Integration with Google Earth and Google Maps, Second Life, and AR Globe app
6Access to 142,000+ maps and related images
7Random Browse and Atlas categorization
8David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford Library

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Immediate access to a digital map collection online (over 142,000 maps) via a searchable database
2Ability to georeference maps and view them in modern contexts
3High-resolution, interactive globes and viewers for exploration
4Enhanced discoverability via text-on-maps search and map-based browsing

Competitive Advantages

1Large size and breadth of the collection (>142,000 maps and related images) available online
2Advanced geospatial tools (Georeferencer, MapRank) and multiple viewers (LUNA Viewer, interactive globes)
3Rich ecosystem of integrations (Google Earth/Maps, Second Life, AR Globe) and access to a physical Map Center at Stanford
4Text-on-Maps search enables location-based discovery

Key Benefits

1Extensive, searchable online collection

2Geospatial analysis capabilities (overlaying, georeferencing)

3Interactive viewing experiences (LUNA Viewer, globes)

4Educational and research utility across history, geography, and related fields

5Access to a physical map center and related programs

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A digital collection of historical maps and related images, accessible online with advanced viewing, search, and geospatial tools; includes access to the David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford Library.

Target Market

Researchers, educators, students, librarians, curators, historians, geographers, and institutions such as libraries, universities, and museums

Unique Value Proposition

A comprehensive, publicly accessible online archive of historical maps augmented by specialized geospatial tools (Georeferencer, MapRank), interactive globes, and ties to Stanford's Map Center, enabling deep exploration of cartographic history.

Technical Requirements

Online access via LUNA-based platform; requires web browser; supports integrations with Google Earth/Maps, Second Life; AR Globe app for Vision Pro

Pricing Model

Not disclosed on pages; mentions that prints can be purchased through LUNA Viewer (Reproduction/Prints).

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