More about this mapping, these maps (schemes) in Russian language (original record from index sheet).

Fragment of map of boundary between Russian Empire and Kingdom of Prussia from Baltic Sea till river Nemunas, 1906-1907, 1:5000, fragment of map Nr. 40 (see index)

In 1837-1838 was published Topographical map of Kaunas district (original name: "Топографическая карта окрестности города Ковно по обоим берегам р. Немана"). This maps collection consists of 8 maps in scale 1:16800 and covers territory about 17 kmx27 km. Size of maps - 50x40 cm. Maps were published in one color. Relief was shown by stroking.

Fragment of this maps collection showing city Kaunas.

Six maps of Livonia (present parts of Latvia and Estonia) summarized to set "Specialcharte von Livland in 6 Blattern: Bearbeitet und herausgegeben auf Veranstaltung der Livlandischen Gemeinnutzigen und Okonomischen Societat nach Struves astronomisch-trigonometrischen Vermessung und den vollstandingen Specialmessungen gezeichnet von C. G. Rucker; gestochen im Topographischen Depot des Kaiserlichen Generalstabes" were prepared and published in 1839 by Rucker Carl Gottlieb. Maps were prepared using astronomical and topographical mensurations of Struve. Scale of maps - 1:189000 (4,5 verst per inch). Size of map 2 degr. of longitude x 50 min. of latitude. Longitude was considered from Ferro. Maps were printed in one color.

Topographical maps of river Nemunas published in 1895-1897 by topographers of Russian empire are showing riverbed of Nemunas (biggest river of Lithuania) from Stolbcy till Smalininkai (Russia-Prussia border), situation of onshore. Set of topographical maps of river Nemunas consists of number (255) maps, where with precision were shown all elements of river (depth, pass, bars, level, riversides...). Maps were printed in color. Scale of original topographical picture 1:5000, maps were constructed by photographing and published in scale 1:126000.

Example of map No. 179 of set of topographical maps of river Nemunas (1895-1897), b.w.

We have digitalized only several maps of this set. Index you can find THERE.

Topographical signs of these maps are THERE.

In 1799, when emperor of Russia was �Pavel I-st, it was established suite of Quartrmeisters. This suite had drafting room, which in 1797 was renamed to Depot of maps (Депо карт). Depot of maps had task to draw, edit and circulate maps of administrative units, cities, castles, fortress. One of the first map was set pf 14 maps on territories Curonia, part of Lithuania, Poland and Prussia was "Detailed military map along Russian-Prussian border" (originally "Подробная милитерная карта по границе России с Пруссиею"). All maps from this set have size 43x55 cm. and single frame. Leader of preparation and publishing of "Detailed military map along Russian-Prussian border" was K.I.Opperman. Scale of maps about 1:500000. On first maps from set was cartouche with name of set, on forth map - topographical symbols and scale.

Full set of Detailed military map along Russian-Prussian border

Example (fragment) of Detailed military map along Russian-Prussian border

According survey (1860-1880) was made and published Special map of administrative units of Kurland (1866-1870) in scale 1:50000. Publisher was Statistical committee of Kurland, leader - Carl Moehring. Scale of maps from this set was approximately 1:50000 (5 verst per 4,04 inch). Maps in color were published in 1866-1870. All place-names were written in German, relief not shown.

Fragment of Special map of administrative units of Kurland

After Napoleonic war during the period of Polish Kingdom (till 1831) in Poland operate two cartographic-topographic services: Army Corps of Engineers and the General Quartermaster of the Polish Army headed by Gen. Maurice Hauke. Topographical Bureau Quartermaster lead measurements and mapping of the country. The result of these works have become numerous topographical maps on which the Map od Kingdom of Poland (in scale 1:126000) was developed. In 1819 and 1820 have been prepared and issued by the Quartermaster General of Army two maps of the area of Warsaw in the scale of 1:21 000, the first in a four-sheet version, the second version of the 6-sheet-. These maps drawn up in the western orientation.

Fragment of 6-sheets map of Warsaw and surroundings, 1820 scale 1:21000

In 1829 was published map in scale 1:4200 on 9 sheets as version maps, which described above, covering areas Warsaw and surroundings. The first time, the message mapping provide as accurate picture of the topographical section of Warsaw. In relation to the earlier communications, an important novelty was the upgraded highway Modliński. Earlier versions of maps from the years 1819 and 1820 contained a still marked by a dotted line, fragments used for the reconstruction of this important communication route. Original name of this map (in Polish) "Plan miasta stolecznego Warszawy z roskazu Jego Cesarzewiczowskiej Mosci Wielkiego Xieciz Konstantego...".

Fragment of 9-sheets map of Warsaw and surroundings, 1829 scale 1:4200

Map of Warsaw and surroundings created using survey from y. 1836 (renewed in 1860) on 6 sheets in scale 1:16800. Each sheet have dimension 54x54 cm. and published in one color. Original name of this map (in Russian) Карта окрестностей Варшавы.

Fragment of map of Warsaw and surroundings from 1836 y.

All maps described above are in digital version available in our collection.

Updated in 2010 07 29.

Plans of cities (and surrounds) in Lithuania (period 1795-1915). All maps are digitalized in 300-400 dpi resolution.

Thumb. of Plan	Title	Main data
	Plan of city Kaunas, 1774, in Polish named "Plan miasta Kaun". Publisher H.D.Schultz.	Scale 100 sazhens per inch (1:8400).
	1797 Plan of city Kaunas.	Scale 100 sazhens per inch (1:8400).
	1797 Plan of city Kaunas.	�
	1796 Plan of fortress Kaunas. Publisher de Witte. In French language.	�
	Plan of city Kaunas end of XVIII c. In French language.	�
	1798 Plan of city Kaunas.	Scale 100 sazhens per inch(1:8400)
	1836 Plan of city Kaunas. In Russian language, compiled according instrumental survey.	Scale 200 sazhens per inch (1:16800).
	1837-1838 Plan of city Kaunas. On plan is bridge over river Nemunas shown. In French language.	Scale 50 sazhens per inch (1:4200).
	1838 Plan of city Kaunas published in Warsawa (in original French language named Plan general del environa de Kowno).	Scale 500 sazhens per inch. (1:42000)
	1842. Surroundings of city Kaunas.	Scale 50 sazhens per inch�(1:4200)
	1847. Plan of city Kaunas	�
	1850. General plan of city Kaunas.	Scale 50 sazhens per inch (1:4200)
	1862. Plan of city Kaunas and surroundings.	33x36 cm 1:25200
	Plan of part city Kaunas where was military hospital build.	No data, Scale 25 sazhens per inch (1:2100).
	1870. Plan of Kaunas' surroundings. Villages Panemune, Viciunai, Sanciai.	Scale 1:20000
	1870-1890. Plan of city Kaunas. In French language.	Scale 1:8400
	Plan of city Kaunas (Kowno, Ковно). 1875	Scale 1:8400
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1887.	Scale 125 sazhens per inch(1:10500).
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1887.	Scale 200 sieksnių colyje (1:16800)
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1889.	Scale 200 sazhens per inch (1:16800)
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1894.	Scale 250 sazhens per inch (1:21000)
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1904.	Scale 250 sazhens per inch� (1:21000)
	1904. Plan of city Kaunas	Scale about 1:14000
	1907. Plan of part of Kaunas fortress.	41x51 cm 1:10500
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1907.	Scale 250 sazhens per inch (1:21000)
	Plan of Kaunas fortress 1912.	Scale 250�sazhens per inch (1:21000)
	Plan of Kaunas railway station 1890.	66x78cm 1:2100
	1898. Plan of part Kaunas (old city).	51x68 cm 1:840
	1907. Plan of city Zarasai.	34x44 cm 1:8400
	1878. Plan of city Panevezys.	35x44 cm 1:4200
	1904. Plan of city Panevezys.	43x63 cm 1:2100
	1875 Plan of city Raseiniai.	35x42 cm 1:8400
	1877 Plan of city Siauliai.	35x45 cm 1:8400
	1903 Plan of city Siauliai.	35x45 cm 1:8400
	1869. Plan of city Stakliskes and surrounds.	60x95 cm, 1:8400
	1880. Plan of city Ukmerge.	35x44 cm 1:4200
	Plan of city Vilnius (Wilno), 1840 (План города Вильна)	1:8400
	1840. Plan of city Vilnius.
	1842. Plan of city Vilnius. Plan miasta Wilna po roku 1840.	51x63 cm
	Plan of city Vilnius (Plan miasta Wilna, 1856)
	1859. Plan of city Vilnius
	Plan of city Vilnius (Plan miasta Wilna, 1862)
	Plan of city Vilnius (Plan miasta Wilna), 1881
	1890. Plan of city Vilnius.	Scale 180 sazhens per inch
	1890. Plan of city Vilnius.	Scale 50 sazhens per inch.
	Plan and guide of city Vilnius, 1898 (План путеводитель по городе Вильне). Names of main buildings, churches, parks, streets are given. Creators S.K.Jankovskij (С.К. Янковский), V.S. Gajevskij (В.С.Гаевский).
	1904. Plan of city Vilnius.	Scale 100 sazhens per inch.
	Plan of city Vilnius (Plan miasta Wilna), 1916

More about Semi-instrumental map showing abroad territories along west Russian border" (orig.named Семитопографическая Карта Иностранным Владениям по Западной границе Российской Империи), published in 1811-1820, scale 1:252000 at separate chapter (link).

More about Semi-instrumental map of Kingdom of Poland (original named Семитопографическая Карта царства Польского), 1820*, scale 1:252000 at separate chapter (link).

After III-rd partition of Poland and Great Duchy of Lithuania in 1795 territory on left bank of the river Nemunas (named Užnemunė) come to Prussia, biggest part of Great Duchy of Lithuania come to Russian empire. Topographers had task as soon as possible make accurate maps on strategic territories. In 1795-1797 border line between Russia and Prussia was topographed. As mentioned border line between Russia and Prussia pass along river Nemunas.

Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia (orig. named  Карта пограничная империи Всероссийской с Прусскими владениями по реке Неману...) in 1797 was published. Map consists of several sheets "from xx border pile till yy border pile":

Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia from 157 border pile till 168 border pile shows border from Grodno (now in Belarus) till Nemaunaitis (Lithuania).

Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia from 168 border pile till 180 border pile shows border from Alytus till Kaunas (Lithuania).

Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia from 181 border pile till 186 border pile shows border from Kaunas till Jurbarkas (Lithuania).

General view of Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia from 157 border pile till 168 border pile

Fragment of Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia from 168 border pile till 180 border pile, Kaunas and surroundings (full size of fragment, link)

Fragment of Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia from 181 border pile till 186 border pile, city Jurbarkas

Creator of Map along the river Nemunas border between Russia and Prussia - topographer of General staff of Russian army Karl Liphart (Карл Липхарт). On map territories on both banks of river Nemunas shown.

Map of the river Vilija (Neris) from its sources to the first trading wharf (Mapa rzeki Wilji od jej zrodla az do pierwszej prystani handlowej) was compiled during the expedition K. Tiskevicius in 1857. Map shows the river Vilija (Neris) and its banks from its beginning till dam Vilejka (territories of Belarus). Map in scale 1:48000 (according to other sources 1:30000) consists of 7 sheets (biggest 69x109 cm). Map painted in one color. 

Index sheet (link).

Fragment of map of the river Vilija (Neris), 1857, 1:48000

More information about the expedition in the publication Wilija i jej brzegi pod wzgledem hydrograficznym, historycznym, archeologicznym i etnograficznym (1871). Link (PDF, in Polish).

The general plan of the river Nemunas from the city of Kovno to the border of Prussia (in orig. Генеральный план реки Немана от г. Ковны до границы Пруссии), compiled and published in 1860-1880 (+ -) displays the river Nemunas from city Kaunas to the Prussian border (above Jurbarkas). Also together prepared and published Atlas for navigation on the river Nemunas (orig. Судоходный дорожник р. Немана от г. Ковна до Прусской границы). The plan consists of 20 leaves (maps) in scale 1:21000, atlas consists of - 70 pages with diagrams. Both printed in color.

Fragment of The general plan of the river Nemunas from the city of Kovno to the border of Prussia, 1860-1880, 1:21000, villages Jiesia and Байбак (now parts of city Kaunas)