Sverigekarta (HD)
: In the 18th and 19th centuries, maps were critical to the "Great Partition" ( Storskiftet ), which reorganized land for more efficient farming. 2. Types of Modern Swedish Maps
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: Replaces the old "Green Map," covering the whole country with topographic details at a scale of 1:50,000. sverigekarta
: The most detailed official map (scale 1:10,000 or 1:20,000), showing property boundaries, buildings, and land types.
The systematic mapping of Sweden began in 1628 under King Gustaf II Adolf, who appointed Anders Bure to lead a new corps of land surveyors. This initiative was driven by the need for accurate taxation and the management of a rapidly expanding empire. : In the 18th and 19th centuries, maps
: Formerly the "Blue Map," focusing on transport infrastructure at a 1:100,000 scale.
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Today, Lantmäteriet categorizes its official maps into four principal series, often identified by color: