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''[[Scotland]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] Maps'' | |||
=== Introduction === | |||
Maps can help you locate where your ancestors lived. There are many types of maps, and each can help you in a different way. | Maps can help you locate where your ancestors lived. There are many types of maps, and each can help you in a different way. | ||
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=== Finding the Specific Place on the Map === | === Finding the Specific Place on the Map === | ||
To do successful research in Scottish records, you must identify where your ancestor lived. Because many localities have the same name, you may need some more information before you can find the correct area on a map. Search [[ | To do successful research in Scottish records, you must identify where your ancestor lived. Because many localities have the same name, you may need some more information before you can find the correct area on a map. Search [[G genealogical glossary terms|gazetteers]], histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about the area, including the following information: | ||
*The parish and county in which the place is located. | *The parish and county in which the place is located. | ||
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*The area’s industries. | *The area’s industries. | ||
This information will help you distinguish between places of the same name and help you locate the correct place on a map. See the "[[Scotland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section for more information. | This information will help you distinguish between places of the same name and help you locate the correct place on a map. See the "[[Scotland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section for more information. | ||
=== Finding Maps and Atlases === | === Finding Maps and Atlases === | ||
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'''Ordnance Survey Office'''<br>Department LM<br>Romsey Road<br>Southampton, SO9 4DH<br>England <br>Internet: http://leisure.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/leisure/tscontent/editorial/historicalmapping/2006/revolutiontoevolution.html | '''Ordnance Survey Office'''<br>Department LM<br>Romsey Road<br>Southampton, SO9 4DH<br>England <br>Internet: http://leisure.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/leisure/tscontent/editorial/historicalmapping/2006/revolutiontoevolution.html | ||
John Bartholomew & Sons, Ltd.<br>12 Duncan Street<br>Edinburgh, EH9 1TA<br>Scotland <br>Internet: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_MAPS/0_maps_thumbnails.htm | John Bartholomew & Sons, Ltd.<br>12 Duncan Street<br>Edinburgh, EH9 1TA<br>Scotland <br>Internet: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_MAPS/0_maps_thumbnails.htm | ||
=== Scotland's Old and New Counties === | |||
In 1974, the thirty-four counties of Scotland were reorganized into twelve regions. For more information, see [[Scotland_Old_Counties_pre_1974_and_New_Counties_post_1974|Scotland Old and New Counties]]. | |||
=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||