Abstract:

Collections of historical maps which preserve the National Archives of Costa Rica have an invaluable cultural value and due to its fragility, should be preserved in digital format for it manipulation. The initiative for create a Historic Map Library of Costa Rica, not only promotes the protection of these documents but also its electronic divulgation. Its main products are potential inputs for scientific research, consultation in general and the promotion of historical geography.

Keywords:  cartography; Costa Rica; history; geography; historical geography