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A Historical Hike through the Forests of Waterloo Region: 1843 Vegetation Survey of Waterloo Region
This Story Map is the result of unpublished Masters (MES) research by Karrow, Thomas (2013), a published article by Thomas Karrow and Roger Suffling (2015) along with expertise from the staff at the University of Waterloo, Geospatial Centre.
Air photos digitization project
The Geospatial Centre air photo collection consists of paper images from 1930-2006. An interactive map shows the extent and years of coverage. The largest collection that covers Southern Ontario is the 1955 orthomoasic collection. Digitized images that cover the Region of Waterloo for the years 1930s-1970s are available to be ordered as well. Digital images are available in image and KML format. Please contact the Geospatial Centre for the order form.
Pre-settlement vegetation mapping project (Karrow, T. and Suffling, R.)
This website provides a database of known pre-settlement vegetation maps, created from early survey data. Three distinct 'metamaps' represent cartographic endeavours from different sources.
Forgotten Homes of Kitchener
As part of the data analysis that Geospatial staff have conducted using transcribed and geocoded Vernon city directories, Geospatial Centre presents one of many themed story maps: The Forgotten Homes of Kitchener. This Story Map highlights a neighbourhood that was thriving with life - people, homes, streets and stories - but now in its place stands a parking lot. Let's resurface the past and honour the individuals who made a living and an impact in early Kitchener. For other themed maps, please visit Historical Vernon City Directories Mapped.