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Re: map projection copyright
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Nat Case <[log in to unmask]>
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Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc.
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Mon, 7 Nov 2016 20:01:52 -0600
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My understanding is that map projections are essentially complex 
mathematical formulae, and as such cannot be copyrighted. Would date of 
release/development work? This list is not complete, but includes many: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_map_projections

Nat


On 11/7/16 3:37 PM, George Carhart wrote:
> can anyone tell me the best way to find a list of copyright dates for 
> world map projections developed in the 20th century.
>
> Thanks
> George Carhart
>
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