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Each of the opaque tiles in the map to the left represents the area that is covered by an individual map image. Each of these tiles are available for download. To select a map image to download, click the tile in the map overlay to the left, and this section will be replaced with a preview image and download options.

Collection Information

Background

The 1:50,000 Soviet Topographic Collection (UCB) originates from the University of California at Berkeley. Unfortunately, the collection is no longer directly available from U.C. Berkeley, and was obtained from a mirror site. This collection contains near-complete coverage of Albania, lacking one map in the Dibër region. These maps are numbered according to the Soviet mapping standards and cover 10 minutes of latitude and 15 minutes of longitude. Publication details can be found in the peripheral areas of each map, and U.S. Army Technical Manual 30-548 (24.28 MB) provides an excellent introduction to reading Soviet topographical maps.

Technical Data

These maps were created using the Krassovsky 1942 spheroid, the Pulkovo 1942 datum, and are drawn in the Gauss-Kruger Zone 4 Projection. It is important to note that the coordinate system used in these maps is not the same as is used by most consumer grade GPS units. If these maps are intended to serve a navigational purpose, please ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to ensure navigational accuracy. A brief introduction to map projections is available from Wikipediaand a more advanced discussion of the topic is provided by ESRI.

Copyright

The copyright holder for this collection is disputed, and these maps are provided for fair use. They are of Soviet origin, and derived from Italian survey data completed in the 1930's. These maps represent the combined efforts of many individuals and governments. The images have been marked for tracking purposes. If unmarked images are required, please contact the project.

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Select the image format and desired download method. Map images can be downloaded as individual images or added to a collection. Once a collection has been assembled, it can be downloaded as a zip archive.

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