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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont Maps|Maps]]'' | ||
=== Introduction === | [[Image:National-Atlas-Vermont.png|thumb|right|250px|Map of Vermont from the National Atlas of the United States]] | ||
=== Introduction === | |||
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give the historical background of the area; others show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Vermont. Sometimes maps also include cemeteries and churches. Plat and land ownership maps, as well as other types of maps, are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]]. | Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give the historical background of the area; others show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Vermont. Sometimes maps also include cemeteries and churches. Plat and land ownership maps, as well as other types of maps, are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]]. | ||
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[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties. | [http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties. | ||
=== Atlases === | === Atlases === | ||
Many of the maps at the Family History Library are in published atlases. In the Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search of a locality under “Maps.” Examples of maps showing boundary changes in Vermont are found in: | Many of the maps at the Family History Library are in published atlases. In the Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search of a locality under “Maps.” Examples of maps showing boundary changes in Vermont are found in: | ||
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*Frederick W. Beers published atlases for all counties in Vermont except Essex between 1869 and 1878. These include the names of landowners. The Family History Library has the atlases for Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties. | *Frederick W. Beers published atlases for all counties in Vermont except Essex between 1869 and 1878. These include the names of landowners. The Family History Library has the atlases for Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties. | ||
=== Maps and Atlases at the Family History Library === | === Maps and Atlases at the Family History Library === | ||
For these and other maps of Vermont, see the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under: | For these and other maps of Vermont, see the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under: | ||
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VERMONT, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS | VERMONT, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS | ||
=== More Resources === | === More Resources === | ||
See also [[Vermont Gazetteers|Vermont Gazetteers]], [[United States Gazetteers|United States Gazetteers]] and [[United States Maps|United States Maps]] for more resources regarding places in Vermont. | See also [[Vermont Gazetteers|Vermont Gazetteers]], [[United States Gazetteers|United States Gazetteers]] and [[United States Maps|United States Maps]] for more resources regarding places in Vermont. | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||