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To learn more about maps in general, go to the '''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''.
== Online Resources ==
== Online Maps  ==
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alaska/@63.1763514,-170.8495948,3.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5400df9cc0aec01b:0xbcdb5e27a98adb35!8m2!3d64.2008413!4d-149.4936733 Google Maps]
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alaska/@63.1763514,-170.8495948,3.75z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x5400df9cc0aec01b:0xbcdb5e27a98adb35!8m2!3d64.2008413!4d-149.4936733 Google Maps]
*[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/view/search/where/Alaska?q=alaska&sort=Pub_List_No_InitialSort%2CPub_Date%2CPub_List_No%2CSeries_No David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection]
*[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/view/search/where/Alaska?q=alaska&sort=Pub_List_No_InitialSort%2CPub_Date%2CPub_List_No%2CSeries_No David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection]
*[https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Alaska_Range#bbox=-156.52037194000002,54.855486555044564,-127.56520867000002,65.81853602402543&q=&date_from=0&date_to=9999&scale_from=&scale_to= Old Maps Online Alaska Range Collection]
*[https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Alaska_Range#bbox=-156.52037194000002,54.855486555044564,-127.56520867000002,65.81853602402543&q=&date_from=0&date_to=9999&scale_from=&scale_to= Old Maps Online Alaska Range Collection]
*[https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Alaska_Range#bbox=-156.52037194000002,54.855486555044564,-127.56520867000002,65.81853602402543&q=&date_from=0&date_to=9999&scale_from=&scale_to= Old Maps Online Brooks Range Southwest Collection]
*[https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Brooks_Range#bbox=-171.02232506500002,63.018393415820896,-142.06716179500003,71.56490713469617&q=&date_from=0&date_to=9999&scale_from=&scale_to= Old Maps Online Brooks Range Northwest Collection]
*[https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Alaska Library of Congress Maps Collection]
*[https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Alaska Library of Congress Maps Collection]
*[https://collections.leventhalmap.org/search?f%5Bsubject_geographic_ssim%5D%5B%5D=Alaska&q=alaska Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library]
*[https://collections.leventhalmap.org/search?f%5Bsubject_geographic_ssim%5D%5B%5D=Alaska&q=alaska Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library]
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*[https://search.archives.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=national-archives&sort_by=&query=%22alaska+map%22&commit=Search National Archives.gov]
*[https://search.archives.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=national-archives&sort_by=&query=%22alaska+map%22&commit=Search National Archives.gov]
*[https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/user-engagement-office/alaska-mapping USGS Alaska Mapping]
*[https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/user-engagement-office/alaska-mapping USGS Alaska Mapping]
 
*[https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Regions.aspx Travel Alaska]
== Tips for Using Maps  ==
*[http://www.alaskais.com/alaskamap.htm Alaska Information Services]  
Maps must be used carefully for several reasons:  
*[http://dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/lris/gis/gis_maplib/maplib_start.cfm Alaska Department of Natural Resources]<br>  
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical features, such as creeks and hills, and man-made features, such as roads, cemeteries, and churches. Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in [[United States Maps]].
*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States]
*There are often several places with the same name. You may want to use a '''[[Alaska Gazetteers | Gazetteer]]''' to help you.<br>
*[[Alaska Map of Boroughs|Map of Boroughs]]
*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.<br>
*Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.<br>
 
For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''.


== Types of Maps  ==
== Types of Maps  ==
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.


Different types of maps help you in different ways, for example:  
Different types of maps help you in different ways, for example:  
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Historical map collections are helpful because they can show you the geography of your ancestor's residence at or around the time they lived there.
Historical map collections are helpful because they can show you the geography of your ancestor's residence at or around the time they lived there.
==Resources==


== Online Resources ==
== Online Resources ==
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*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/Alaska.html Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries]
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/Alaska.html Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries]


The Family History Library has several geographical and topographical maps of [[Alaska, United States Genealogy|Alaska]]. Published histories also provide maps of the area.  
The FamilySearch Library has several geographical and topographical maps of [[Alaska, United States Genealogy|Alaska]]. Published histories also provide maps of the area.  


The [https://www.rasmuson.org/ Rasmuson Library] and the [https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/ Alaska Historical Society Library] also have helpful collections of maps and atlases. To obtain a free road map, write to the [http://dot.alaska.gov/highways-portal.shtml Alaska Department of Highways].  
The [https://www.rasmuson.org/ Rasmuson Library] and the [https://alaskahistoricalsociety.org/ Alaska Historical Society Library] also have helpful collections of maps and atlases. To obtain a free road map, write to the [http://dot.alaska.gov/highways-portal.shtml Alaska Department of Highways].  
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[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map].  This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties.  
[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map].  This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties.  


=== Websites ===
== Strategy ==
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.


*[https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Regions.aspx Travel Alaska]
Maps must be used carefully for several reasons:  
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical features, such as creeks and hills, and man-made features, such as roads, cemeteries, and churches. Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in [[United States Maps]].
*There are often several places with the same name. You may want to use a '''[[Alaska Gazetteers | Gazetteer]]''' to help you.<br>
*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.<br>
*Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.<br>


*[http://www.alaskais.com/alaskamap.htm Alaska Information Services]  
For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''.
*[http://dnr.alaska.gov/ssd/lris/gis/gis_maplib/maplib_start.cfm Alaska Department of Natural Resources]<br>
*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States]
 


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