Unveiling Cyprus: A Map Journey Through History

Let's take a trip back in time to the late 19th century. When British officials first stepped onto the island of Cyprus, they meticulously documented its features. This historical geospatial dataset, crafted from maps made between 1878 and 1883, gives us a snapshot of Cyprus's past environment. The maps, including Horatio Herbert Kitchener's famous 1885 chart, were digitized to create a seamless mosaic. This dataset includes various layers: roads, rivers, administrative boundaries, and land use patterns over the entire island's 9, 247 square kilometers. Plus, it adds population details from the 1881 census. Historical maps and censuses are crucial for understanding past geography, yet access to these geospatial data can be limiting. This dataset aims to fill that gap, making it easier to delve into Cyprus's historical landscape.