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*U.S. Geological Survey - Map Finder allows you to type in the name of a town, county, or state, and sometimes a school, cemetery, river, or mountain. It has detailed maps. You can also order a U.S. geological survey map through this site. | *U.S. Geological Survey - Map Finder allows you to type in the name of a town, county, or state, and sometimes a school, cemetery, river, or mountain. It has detailed maps. You can also order a U.S. geological survey map through this site. | ||
=== Family History Centers and the Family History Library === | === Family History Centers and the [[Family History Library]] === | ||
Many centers have some of the sources described in this guide. Centers can also borrow most microfilm available at the Family History Library. There is a small fee to have a microfilm sent to a Family History Center. | Many centers have some of the sources described in this guide. Centers can also borrow most microfilm available at the [[Family History Library]]. There is a small fee to have a microfilm sent to a Family History Center. | ||
Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. | Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. You can search for your closest[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Center] on this link. | ||
The Family History Library has many maps and gazetteers. To find descriptions of those records for a particular city, county, or state, click on Family History Library Catalog | The [[Family History Library]] has many maps and gazetteers. To find descriptions of those records for a particular city, county, or state, click on [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Family History Library Catalog] to find maps. Enter the following: | ||
*Enter the name of the state, county, or town in the Place box. When searching towns or counties, add the name of the state in the Part of (optional) box. | *Enter the name of the state, county, or town in the Place box. When searching towns or counties, add the name of the state in the Part of (optional) box. | ||
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*Use that information to obtain the records at a family history center or at the Family History Library. | *Use that information to obtain the records at a family history center or at the Family History Library. | ||
See Family History Library Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting a center or the library. | A link to [[An overview of the Family History Library Catalog]] | ||
See [[Family History Library]] Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting a center or the library. | |||
=== College and Public Libraries === | === College and Public Libraries === | ||