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You can also find maps by searching for a country on the FamilySearch Wiki. Then go to the sidebar on the right side, and select '''Maps'''. | You can also find maps by searching for a country on the FamilySearch Wiki. Then go to the sidebar on the right side, and select '''Maps'''. | ||
Use tools like gazetteers, guidebooks, local histories, historical geographies, encyclopedias, and history texts to get the most out of maps. | |||
== Types of Maps == | == Types of Maps == | ||
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=== Atlases === | === Atlases === | ||
Maps are published either individually or as an atlas. ''Historical atlases'' are especially useful because they tend to pot historic towns and landmarks more accurately than old maps do in relation to jurisdictional boundaries and geographic features. | |||
=== Census maps === | === Census maps === | ||
=== Chamber of commerce maps === | === Chamber of commerce maps === | ||
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=== Topographic or geologic maps === | === Topographic or geologic maps === | ||
*'''Census maps''' If you know your ancestor's address (or general area of residence in rural areas), census maps showing enumeration district boundaries can indicate where in the census rolls to search for the ancestor. | *'''Census maps''' If you know your ancestor's address (or general area of residence in rural areas), census maps showing enumeration district boundaries can indicate where in the census rolls to search for the ancestor. | ||
*'''Chamber of commerce maps''' show streets, government offices, courthouses, libraries, businesses, museum archives, and important landmarks. You can usually obtain them for free from the city/town's chamber of commerce. | *'''Chamber of commerce maps''' show streets, government offices, courthouses, libraries, businesses, museum archives, and important landmarks. You can usually obtain them for free from the city/town's chamber of commerce. | ||