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[[Media:Polish Gazetteers and Maps Online.pdf|Polish Gazetteers and Maps Online]] | [[Media:Polish Gazetteers and Maps Online.pdf|Polish Gazetteers and Maps Online]] | ||
==Maps at the | === Mapa.Szukacz === | ||
Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies and at public and university libraries. The | [http://mapa.szukacz.pl Mapa.Szukacz.pl'] with jurisdictions, population, and postal codes. After searching for a location on Mapa Szukacz, in addition to the map, an infobox like this will appear: | ||
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===Cadastral Maps=== | |||
An important resource for Galicia (Austrian Poland) is that of cadastral maps. Cadastral maps are detailed land maps that document the boundaries between land ownership. To learn more, read the article, [https://fromshepherdsandshoemakers.com/2018/09/26/using-cadastral-maps-of-galicia/ Using Cadastral Maps of Galicia]. | |||
===Gesher Galicia Map Room=== | |||
The [https://maps.geshergalicia.org/ Gesher Galicia Map Room] contains over 250 digital, interactive historical maps. There are several kinds of maps available ranging from entire empire maps to regional maps details towns, and villages, as well as cadastral maps. | |||
==Maps at the FamilySearch Library== | |||
Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies and at public and university libraries. The FamilySearch Library has a good collection of Polish maps and atlases. These are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under: | |||
POLAND - MAPS | POLAND - MAPS | ||
Some maps at the | Some maps at the FamilySearch Library are: | ||
*''Karte des Deutschen Reiches''(Map of the German Empire). Scale 1:100.000. Berlin, Germany: Kartographische Abteilung der Königlichen Preußischen Landesaufnahme, 1914–1917. ( | *''Karte des Deutschen Reiches ''(Map of the German Empire). Scale 1:100.000. Berlin, Germany: Kartographische Abteilung der Königlichen Preußischen Landesaufnahme, 1914–1917. (FS Library film 0068814.) [https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/007412582?cat=91826 '''Online'''] | ||
*''Mapa Polski (taktyczna)'' (Tactical maps of Poland). Warszawa, Poland: Wojskowy Instytut Geograficzny,1926–38. ( | *''Mapa Polski (taktyczna)'' (Tactical maps of Poland). Warszawa, Poland: Wojskowy Instytut Geograficzny,1926–38. (FS Library fiche 6312622.) | ||
A set of 483 microfiche maps of Poland as it existed between World War I and World War II. | A set of 483 microfiche maps of Poland as it existed between World War I and World War II. | ||
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Modern road atlases for Poland are for sale at various genealogical booksellers and many on-line bookstores through the Internet. The following is an easy-to-use, well-produced road atlas that is typical of what is available. | Modern road atlases for Poland are for sale at various genealogical booksellers and many on-line bookstores through the Internet. The following is an easy-to-use, well-produced road atlas that is typical of what is available. | ||
''Polska Atlas Drogowy Warszawa'' (1996). Scale 1:200,000. ( | ''Polska Atlas Drogowy Warszawa'' (1996). Scale 1:200,000. (FS Library book 943.8 E7ad.) | ||
''Atlas geograficzny illustrowany królestwa polskiego'', J.M. Bazewicza, Warszawa (1907). ( | ''Atlas geograficzny illustrowany królestwa polskiego'', J.M. Bazewicza, Warszawa (1907). (FS Library book 943.8 E3b.) | ||
''Polska atlas samochodown'', Publisher: Polskie Przedsiębiorstwo, Warszawa-Wrocław (1991). ( | ''Polska atlas samochodown'', Publisher: Polskie Przedsiębiorstwo, Warszawa-Wrocław (1991). (FS Library book 943.8 E7p.) | ||
''Euro-Reiseatlas Polen'' ''(Euro-travel atlas Poland)''. Scale 1:300,000. Berlin, Germany: RV Reise und Verkehrsverlag, 1993. ( | ''Euro-Reiseatlas Polen'' ''(Euro-travel atlas Poland)''. Scale 1:300,000. Berlin, Germany: RV Reise und Verkehrsverlag, 1993. (FS Library book 943.8 E7er.) | ||
Two excellent national historical atlases are: | Two excellent national historical atlases are: | ||
''Atlas geograficzny illustrowany królestwa polskiego'' ''(An illustrated geographical atlas of the Kingdom of Poland)''. Scale 1:420,000. Warszawa: J. M.Bazewicz, 1907. ( | ''Atlas geograficzny illustrowany królestwa polskiego'' ''(An illustrated geographical atlas of the Kingdom of Poland)''. Scale 1:420,000. Warszawa: J. M.Bazewicz, 1907. (FS Library book 943.8 E3b; film 0873665 item 3; fiche 6000827.) | ||
Instructions for use: | Instructions for use: | ||
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Towns which had Roman Catholic parishes are marked with a cross. If you are looking for a specific town, you must know the district it was in. You can get this information from a gazetteer.. | Towns which had Roman Catholic parishes are marked with a cross. If you are looking for a specific town, you must know the district it was in. You can get this information from a gazetteer.. | ||
''Iwo Cyprian Pogonowski.'' ''(Poland: A Historical Atlas)''. New York, New York: Hippocrene Books, Inc., 1987. ( | ''Iwo Cyprian Pogonowski.'' ''(Poland: A Historical Atlas)''. New York, New York: Hippocrene Books, Inc., 1987. (FS Library book 943.8E7p.) | ||
=== Historical Maps of Poland === | === Historical Maps of Poland === | ||
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*[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Curzon_line_en.svg/2000px-Curzon_line_en.svg.png Modern Poland 1945 – Present] | *[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8d/Curzon_line_en.svg/2000px-Curzon_line_en.svg.png Modern Poland 1945 – Present] | ||
*[http://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Poland Old Maps of Poland - Old Maps Online] | *[http://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Poland Old Maps of Poland - Old Maps Online] | ||
*[https:// | *[https://www.geshergalicia.org/galician-town-locator/ Towns and locations in the All Galacia database] | ||
=== Topographical Maps On Line === | === Topographical Maps On Line === | ||
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[[Category:Poland Maps and Gazetteers]] [[Category:Maps of Europe]] | [[Category:Poland Maps and Gazetteers]] [[Category:Maps of Europe]] | ||