This guide explains how the map visualization works and how to navigate the data.
1. Dynamic Zoom Levels
Zoom 3-5 (Country Level): You will see markers representing the total number of communities across entire countries.
Zoom 6-7-8 (Regional/Provincial/Canton Level): Markers will aggregate data into smaller geographical areas (regions, provinces, cantons), showing localized counts.
Zoom 9+ (Community Level): Individual community markers appear. Click on a marker to view details and access the 'Zoom on Archive Network' feature.
2. Community Interaction
Each community is represented by a pin coloured according to the legend below.
The colour indicates the status of archival material found relating to that community.
France (FR)
Italy (IT)
Switzerland (CH)
Description
This community has records indexed by the Demalps project. They can be accessed by clicking on the community.
This community has confirmed archival records that are relevant to the Demalps project. The are previewed in the community popup.
Community is represented in archives but the records are not of relevance to the DemAlps project.
Focus Mode
Clicking 'Zoom on Archive Network' enters Zoom Mode. The map will zoom in, and the location of all associated archival institutions will be displayed as white dots. Click the "Exit Zoom" button (above the map) to return to the global view.
3. Filtering Data
Use the filters on the right-hand panel to refine the map's visualization based on:
Geographical Area (Country).
Demalps Interest (Yes/No).
Records Existence (Yes/No).
Type of Archival Holdings (Statutes, Deliberations, etc.).
The aggregate counts and individual markers update instantly when filters are applied.