I am not yet used to QGIS (I often get lost in menus for simple things), and I would like to make shapefiles using historical maps. Here is an example: (the real map is in higher resolution).
I would like to put it in QGIS, align it to the actual geographical map, and use it to trace some of the elements and export it into a shapefile.
How can I do it?
The workflow that you can follow to get the desired output is as follows:-
Kindly follow the lessons below for a better understanding.
As an addition to the solution of Yogesh Chavan, I'd like to add a suggestion regarding georeferencing old maps. They are often rather imperfect and generally without any coordinates, therefore, I often found it easier to use the plugin Freehand Raster Georeferencer (available in the plugin menu or here: https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/FreehandRasterGeoreferencer/).
The plugin isn't perfect but works well. It allows placing old maps more intuitively, similar to the workflow in Google Earth. Remember to "export" (as geotiff or equivalent) after you've placed the image.
