How does WardMaps.com restore maps?
Using the latest digital image manipulation software, we carefully remove significant blemishes such as water stains, foxing and tear marks. We do not alter technical information nor the beautiful patina, sometimes called browning, that these historic documents have picked up over time. We do not “blast” the maps with a simple change of color or adjustment of the contrast. That method can result in the loss of the patina and subtleties of the original map. We digitally restore maps at the level of the pixel far beyond what the eye would see in the final print. And since our source scans are 300dpi-400dpi, we can achieve an amazing level of restoration. The WardMaps.com restoration process is directed by WardMaps.com co-founder, Brian Beaucher, who has years of experience with the digital restoration of sensitive historic documents. Brian pioneered and directs the WardMaps.com digital restoration process. He received his formal training in digital media and graphic design at the Marylan
