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The major source of Irish topographical maps since 1800 is the Ordnance Survey, which covered all of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Maps were produced from the survey in series of 1 inch, 6 inches, and 25 inches to the mile. Series have been revised and published at different times. Ordnance Survey maps of greater detail (up to 10 feet to the mile) have been produced for most Irish cities. The following work explains the history of and details on the Ordnance Survey maps: | The major source of Irish topographical maps since 1800 is the Ordnance Survey, which covered all of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Maps were produced from the survey in series of 1 inch, 6 inches, and 25 inches to the mile. Series have been revised and published at different times. Ordnance Survey maps of greater detail (up to 10 feet to the mile) have been produced for most Irish cities. The following work explains the history of and details on the Ordnance Survey maps: | ||
Harley, J. B. ''Ordnance Survey Maps: A Descriptive Manual. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1975.'' (Family History Library book 942 E3osa.) | Harley, J. B. ''Ordnance Survey Maps: A Descriptive Manual. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1975.'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=280190&disp=Ordnance+survey+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 942 E3osa].) | ||
=== Using Maps === | === Using Maps === | ||
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**Parish boundaries are seldom indicated, so you cannot assume that a locality lies within a certain parish unless the map specifically shows that it does. | **Parish boundaries are seldom indicated, so you cannot assume that a locality lies within a certain parish unless the map specifically shows that it does. | ||
=== Finding the Specific Place on the Map === | === Finding the Specific Place on the Map === | ||
To be most effective in researching your Irish ancestor, you must identify the place in Ireland where your ancestor lived. Search gazetteers, histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about the place where your ancestor lived, including: | To be most effective in researching your Irish ancestor, you must identify the place in Ireland where your ancestor lived. Search gazetteers, histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about the place where your ancestor lived, including: | ||
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See the "Gazetteers" section of this outline for additional information on locating places. | See the "Gazetteers" section of this outline for additional information on locating places. | ||
=== Finding Maps and Atlases === | === Finding Maps and Atlases === | ||
Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies, county record offices, and public and university libraries. Major map collections in Ireland are housed at the Ordinance Survey Office. | Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies, county record offices, and public and university libraries. Major map collections in Ireland are housed at the Ordinance Survey Office. | ||
=== Publications that can help you locate maps include: === | === Publications that can help you locate maps include: === | ||
''Rural and City Maps''. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985. (Family History Library book Reg 942 E73c) This source lists British city maps not cited separately in the catalog. | ''Rural and City Maps''. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+E73c book Reg 942 E73c]) This source lists British city maps not cited separately in the catalog. | ||
Watt, Ian, comp. ''A Directory of U. K. Map Collections''. 2d ed. London, England: McCarta, [1985?]. (Family History Library book Ref 942 E74w.) This source briefly describes the various British map repositories (including county record offices), their holdings, hours, and copying facilities. | Watt, Ian, comp. ''A Directory of U. K. Map Collections''. 2d ed. London, England: McCarta, [1985?]. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=543906&disp=A+directory+of+U%2EK%2E+map+collections%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book Ref 942 E74w].) This source briefly describes the various British map repositories (including county record offices), their holdings, hours, and copying facilities. | ||
You may purchase maps of Ireland through your local bookstore or from the following offices: | You may purchase maps of Ireland through your local bookstore or from the following offices: | ||
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Gardner, David E., Derek Harland, and Frank Smith, comps.''''''''''''''''''A Genealogical Atlas of Ireland''''' | Gardner, David E., Derek Harland, and Frank Smith, comps.''''''''''''''''''A Genealogical Atlas of Ireland''''' | ||
Ireland, Ordnance Survey. ''Irish Townland Survey'', Scale 1:10,560. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Public Archives of Canada, 198-. (Family History Library fiche 6341635-66.) These maps are divided by county and include a grid map for each county and are not available for circulation. | Ireland, Ordnance Survey. ''Irish Townland Survey'', Scale 1:10,560. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Public Archives of Canada, 198-. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=348821&disp=Irish+townland+survey%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6341635-66.)] These maps are divided by county and include a grid map for each county and are not available for circulation. | ||
''''''''Irish Townland Maps''. Londonderry: Inner City Trust, 1989. (Family History Library fiche 6342438-53, 6343060-70.) Arranged by county, these maps show all Irish townlands within their respective parishes. Not every county is represented in this series.''' | ''''''''Irish Townland Maps''. Londonderry: Inner City Trust, 1989. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=402231&disp=Irish+townland+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6342438-53, 6343060-70].) Arranged by county, these maps show all Irish townlands within their respective parishes. Not every county is represented in this series.''' | ||
''''''''Irish County Maps Showing the Location of Churches''. 4 vols. (One for each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster.) Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-77. (Family History Library book Ref 929.1 G286gs ser. A no. 54-57 1976-77; fiche 6020286, 6020301-3.) This set of county maps marks the locations of churches in Ireland.''' | ''''''''Irish County Maps Showing the Location of Churches''. 4 vols. (One for each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster.) Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-77. (Family History Library book Ref 929.1 G286gs ser. A no. 54-57 1976-77; fiche 6020286, 6020301-3.) This set of county maps marks the locations of churches in Ireland.''' | ||
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Mitchell, Brian. ''The New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1986. (FHL book Ref 941.5 E7m.) This book contains maps for each Irish county. The maps show civil parishes, baronies, and poor law unions. | Mitchell, Brian. ''The New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1986. (FHL book Ref 941.5 E7m.) This book contains maps for each Irish county. The maps show civil parishes, baronies, and poor law unions. | ||
=== External Links === | === External Links === | ||
*http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlkik/ihm/iremaps.htm | *http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlkik/ihm/iremaps.htm | ||