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To learn more about maps in general, go to the '''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''. | |||
== Online Maps == | == Online Maps == | ||
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*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there. | *The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there. | ||
*Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted. | *Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted. | ||
*Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps. | *Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps. Look for neighboring towns and geographic features to find the area where your ancestor came from. | ||
*Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes. | |||
For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''. | |||
=== Finding the Specific Town on the Map === | === Finding the Specific Town on the Map === | ||
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*Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. | *Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. | ||
*Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities such as Mexico City. | *Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities such as Mexico City. | ||
To learn more about different types of maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''. | |||
=== Historical Maps Collections === | === Historical Maps Collections === | ||
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* '''[https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/mexico.html Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection for Mexico]''' - this collection at the University of Texas is available online. This map collection also covers areas besides present-day, Mexico. These areas are relevant because they belonged to Mexico or Spain at certain times. | * '''[https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/mexico.html Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection for Mexico]''' - this collection at the University of Texas is available online. This map collection also covers areas besides present-day, Mexico. These areas are relevant because they belonged to Mexico or Spain at certain times. | ||
[[Category:Mexico]] | [[Category:Mexico]] | ||