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*[http://www.mapsgalaxy.com/index.jhtml?spu=true&partner=UXxdm008 Maps Galaxy free maps]  
*[http://www.mapsgalaxy.com/index.jhtml?spu=true&partner=UXxdm008 Maps Galaxy free maps]  
*The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] and [[FamilySearch Centers]].  
*The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] and [[FamilySearch Centers]].  
*[[United States Archives and Libraries]].  
*[[United States Archives and Libraries]].  
*Government offices.  
*Government offices.  
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*[https://store.usgs.gov/map-locator 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.
*[https://store.usgs.gov/map-locator 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.


=== FamilySearch Centers and the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library]  ===
=== FamilySearch Centers and the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]  ===


Many centers have some of the sources described in this guide. Centers can also borrow most microfilm available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch 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 [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. There is a small fee to have a microfilm sent to a Family History Center.  


FamilySearch Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. You can search for your closest[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ family history center] on this link.  
FamilySearch Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. You can search for your closest[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ family history center] on this link.  


The [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch Catalog] to find maps. Enter the following:  
The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch 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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A link to [[An overview of the FamilySearch Catalog]]  
A link to [[An overview of the FamilySearch Catalog]]  


See [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting a center or the library.  
See [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting a center or the library.  


=== College and Public Libraries  ===
=== College and Public Libraries  ===
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