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== Genealogical Information in Various Types of Maps == | == Genealogical Information in Various Types of Maps == | ||
To select the right kind of map to solve a genealogical problem, it is helpful to know what kinds of information each type of map displays.< | To select the right kind of map to solve a genealogical problem, it is helpful to know what kinds of information each type of map displays.<ref>Most of the information from this section is taken from ''More than One Kind of Map'', by George G Morgan.</ref> | ||
*'''Atlases''' are bound collections of maps. '''Historical atlases '''are especially useful because they tend to plot historic towns and landmarks more accurately than old maps do in relation to jurisdictional boundaries and geographic features. | *'''Atlases''' are bound collections of maps. '''Historical atlases '''are especially useful because they tend to plot historic towns and landmarks more accurately than old maps do in relation to jurisdictional boundaries and geographic features. | ||
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*[https://www.lva.virginia.gov/exhibits/voorhees/ The Alan M. Voorhees Collection] ($) at the Library of Virginia has maps, charts and atlases. The images online are thumbnails rather than usable copies, but larger prints can be ordered for a fee. | *[https://www.lva.virginia.gov/exhibits/voorhees/ The Alan M. Voorhees Collection] ($) at the Library of Virginia has maps, charts and atlases. The images online are thumbnails rather than usable copies, but larger prints can be ordered for a fee. | ||
*''Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States'' at the [https://dsl.richmond.edu/historicalatlas/ University of Richmond] (free). | *''Atlas of the Historical Geography of the United States'' at the [https://dsl.richmond.edu/historicalatlas/ University of Richmond] (free). | ||
*Some important atlases in book form are ''Atlas of American History''< | *Some important atlases in book form are ''Atlas of American History''<ref>''Atlas of American History'', Second Edition, revised. New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1984. (FS Library Ref 973 E7at; 1943 edition on film 1415259 item 9.), </ref>, ''The American Heritage Pictorial Atlas of United States History''<ref>''The American Heritage Pictorial Atlas of United States History''. New York, New York: American Heritage Publishing, 1966. (FS Library book 973 E7ah.) </ref>, and ''The Shaping of America''<ref>Meinig, D. W. ''The Shaping of America: A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History''. Two Volumes. New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press, 1986. (FS Library book 973 E3me; fiche 6125626-27.)</ref> | ||
*Brick-and-mortar sources for atlases include historical and genealogical societies, public libraries, and university libraries. | *Brick-and-mortar sources for atlases include historical and genealogical societies, public libraries, and university libraries. | ||
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==== Recommended Books ==== | ==== Recommended Books ==== | ||
*Maps of county boundaries as they exist today and as they existed in each census year through 1920 are shown in ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920 ''by William Thorndale and William Dollarhide. < | *Maps of county boundaries as they exist today and as they existed in each census year through 1920 are shown in ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920 ''by William Thorndale and William Dollarhide. <ref>Thorndale, William, and William Dollarhide. ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1987. (FS Library book 973 X2th.)</ref> This source also includes helpful information about the availability of census records. | ||
*Maps of modern county boundaries are also in both ''The Handy Book for Genealogists and Ancestry's Red Book''. These are available at most libraries and FamilySearch Centers. | *Maps of modern county boundaries are also in both ''The Handy Book for Genealogists and Ancestry's Red Book''. These are available at most libraries and FamilySearch Centers. | ||
*Detailed maps and legal histories of county formations and changes are found in ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980.'' < | *Detailed maps and legal histories of county formations and changes are found in ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980.'' <ref>Long, John H., editor. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788-1980.'' Five Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall, 1984. (FS Library book 973 E7hL; fiche 60514226-30.)</ref> The states included are Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. | ||
*The published states of Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Pennsylvania are found in the ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' < | *The published states of Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Pennsylvania are found in the ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries'' <ref>Long, John H., editor. [State] ''Atlas of Historical County Boundaries''. New York, New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1996-. </ref>The FamilySearch Library has this work, but each volume is cataloged separately. | ||
*''The Original Cleartype Business Control Atlas,'' is a basic atlas that shows state and county boundaries, county seats, all places of 1,000 population or more, and some places with fewer than 1,000. < | *''The Original Cleartype Business Control Atlas,'' is a basic atlas that shows state and county boundaries, county seats, all places of 1,000 population or more, and some places with fewer than 1,000. <ref>''The Original Cleartype Business Control Atlas,'' Annual. Maspeth, New York: American Map Corporation. (FS Library book 970 E3b 1988.)</ref> | ||
See also the [[United States Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] page for further help on tracing the histories of counties and their boundaries. | See also the [[United States Historical Geography|Historical Geography]] page for further help on tracing the histories of counties and their boundaries. | ||
=== Township Maps === | === Township Maps === | ||
*Maps and an index of townships and other present-day civil boundaries are in ''Township Atlas of the United States'' < | *Maps and an index of townships and other present-day civil boundaries are in ''Township Atlas of the United States'' <ref>Andriot, Jay. ''Township Atlas of the United States''. McLean, Virginia: Documents Index, 1991. (FS Library book 973 E7an 1991.)</ref> | ||
== Locating Township and County Boundaries == | == Locating Township and County Boundaries == | ||
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*[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/ Library of Congress Digitized Map Collection] is a large online collection of digitized maps -- cities and towns, military battles and more. | *[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/ Library of Congress Digitized Map Collection] is a large online collection of digitized maps -- cities and towns, military battles and more. | ||
*''Ward Maps of United States Cities''< | *''Ward Maps of United States Cities''<ref>''Ward Maps of United States Cities: Microfilm Reproduction of 232 Maps Described in Ward Maps of United States Cities''. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, [1975?]. (FS Library film 1377700; fiche 6016554-782.)</ref> A description of each map and a chart that shows which maps to use with each U.S. census is in: ''Ward Maps of United States Cities: A Selective Checklist of Pre-1900 Maps in the Library of Congress''<ref>Shelley, Michael H. ''Ward Maps of United States Cities: A Selective Checklist of Pre-1900 Maps in the Library of Congress''. Washington, D.C.: Not published 1975. (FS Library book 973 A1 no. 99; film 928120 item 16.)</ref> | ||
==== Fire Insurance Maps ==== | ==== Fire Insurance Maps ==== | ||
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*To access thousands of cadastral maps online, see the Websites listed in the Atlases section on this page. | *To access thousands of cadastral maps online, see the Websites listed in the Atlases section on this page. | ||
*An inventory of many of the land ownership maps can be found at the ''Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress'' < | *An inventory of many of the land ownership maps can be found at the ''Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress'' <ref>Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division. ''Land Ownership Maps: A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress''. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1967. (FS Library book 973 A3Loc; fiche 6048262.) </ref>and in ''Land Ownership Maps''<ref>Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division. ''Land Ownership Maps''. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1983. (On 2,010 FS Library fiche starting with 6079238.)</ref> | ||
*For more information about land ownership, see [[United States Land and Property|Land and Property]]. | *For more information about land ownership, see [[United States Land and Property|Land and Property]]. | ||
*[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ Federal Land Patent Records and Associated Survey Plat Maps] gives access to federal land conveyance records. | *[http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ Federal Land Patent Records and Associated Survey Plat Maps] gives access to federal land conveyance records. | ||
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*[http://www.maphistory.info/imageus.html Images of Early Maps on the Web] (free) by Maphistory.info links to collections containing tens of thousands of historic maps online. Organized by state. | *[http://www.maphistory.info/imageus.html Images of Early Maps on the Web] (free) by Maphistory.info links to collections containing tens of thousands of historic maps online. Organized by state. | ||
*[http://lincolnmullen.com/projects/us-boundaries/ Historical Boundaries of the United States, 1783–1912] | *[http://lincolnmullen.com/projects/us-boundaries/ Historical Boundaries of the United States, 1783–1912] | ||
*The ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources'' is an excellent inventory of the map holdings of 3,000 libraries and historical societies.< | *The ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources'' is an excellent inventory of the map holdings of 3,000 libraries and historical societies.<ref>Cobb, David A., compiler. ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources''. Chicago, Illinois: American Library Association, 1986. (FS Library book 973 E74co.)</ref> | ||
*''The Map Catalog'' has information about maps and how to obtain them.< | *''The Map Catalog'' has information about maps and how to obtain them.<ref>Madower, Joel, editor. ''The Map Catalog''. New York, New York: Vintage Books, 1986. (FS Library book 973 E73ma.)</ref> | ||
*The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has a small collection of loose maps of historical value, and a fine collection of printed historical atlases. These are listed in the Place Search of the[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under: | *The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has a small collection of loose maps of historical value, and a fine collection of printed historical atlases. These are listed in the Place Search of the[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] under: | ||
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*Wilford, John Noble. ''The Mapmakers.'' Rev. ed. Alfred A. Knopf, 2000. | *Wilford, John Noble. ''The Mapmakers.'' Rev. ed. Alfred A. Knopf, 2000. | ||
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