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== Online Resources ==
=== Online Resources ===
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
 
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/texas/ Maps of Texas from MapofUS.org]. Includes boundary changes map.
One of the best map collections is at the Texas State Library. A bibliography of over 2,000 maps in this collection is James M. Day, ''Maps of Texas, 1527-1900: The Map Collection of the Texas State Archives.'' Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1964. {{FHL|186772|item}} 976.4 A3d Other good collections of maps of [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]] are available at: <br><br> [http://www.utexas.edu/ '''University of Texas at Austin''']<br>Perry-Castaneda Library<br>Austin, TX 78712-7330<br>Phone: (512) 495-4350<br>Fax: (512) 495-4283 <br>
 
[http://libraryweb.utep.edu/ '''University of Texas at El Paso Library''']<br>Documents and Maps<br>El Paso, TX 79968-0582<br>Phone: (915) 747-5683<br>Fax: (915) 747-5327 <br>
 
[http://www.smu.edu/ '''Southern Methodist University''']<br>Central University Libraries<br>Dallas, TX 75275-0135<br>Phone: (214) 768-2401<br>Fax: (214) 768-1842 <br>
 
The Family History Library has several maps and the following atlases:
 
*Martin, James C., and Robert S. Martin. ''Maps of Texas and the Southwest, 1513-1900''. Albuquerque, New Mexico: University of New Mexico Press, 1984. {{FHL|209663|item|disp=FHL Q book 976.4 E7m}}. This includes histories of the area and of the maps.
*Pool, William C. ''A Historical Atlas of Texas''. Austin, Texas: Encino Press, 1975. {{FHL|188216|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 E3p}}. This includes maps of Texas during the frontier era, Indian territories, and travel routes.
 
=== Websites  ===
 
*[http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ Texas State Library and Archives]  
*[http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ Texas State Library and Archives]  
*[http://www.glo.texas.gov/land/land-management/gis/index.html Texas General Land Office, Archives and Records, map collection]  
*[http://www.glo.texas.gov/land/land-management/gis/index.html Texas General Land Office, Archives and Records, map collection]  
*[http://www.mygenealogyhound.com/maps/texas-maps/texas-county-maps.asp My Genealogy Hound ]has free access to historic county maps for some Texas Counties.  
*[http://www.mygenealogyhound.com/maps/texas-maps/texas-county-maps.asp My Genealogy Hound ]has free access to historic county maps for some Texas Counties.  
*[http://www.hearthstonelegacy.com/texas-county-map.htm State map of Texas] showing the location of each Texas County is on Hearthstone Legacy.
*[http://www.hearthstonelegacy.com/texas-county-map.htm State map of Texas] showing the location of each Texas County is on Hearthstone Legacy.
*Printable maps are also available from the [https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html National Atlas of the United States]
*[http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/us_states/texas/index2_Before1855.htm Historical maps of Texas] from 1855 and on
*[http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/us_states/texas/index2_Before1855.htm Historical maps of Texas] from 1855 and on
*University of Texas Libraries, [https://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/atlas_texas/index.html Perry-Castañeda Map Collection] includes topographical maps of Texas, maps depicting battles, major industries, education, and much more.<br>
*[https://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/atlas_texas/index.html Perry-Castañeda Map Collection] at University of Texas Libraries; includes topographical maps of Texas, maps depicting battles, major industries, education, and much more.<br>
*[http://www.mapofus.org/texas/ Maps of Texas from MapofUS.org]. Includes boundary changes map.
 
==Printed Resources==
*Martin, James C., and Robert S. Martin. ''Maps of Texas and the Southwest, 1513-1900''. Albuquerque, New Mexico: University of New Mexico Press, 1984. {{FSC|209663|item|disp=FS Library Q book 976.4 E7m}}. This includes histories of the area and of the maps.
*Pool, William C. ''A Historical Atlas of Texas''. Austin, Texas: Encino Press, 1975. {{FSC|188216|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.4 E3p}}. This includes maps of Texas during the frontier era, Indian territories, and travel routes.
 
==Background==
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.
One of the best map collections is at the Texas State Library. A bibliography of over 2,000 maps in this collection is James M. Day, ''Maps of Texas, 1527-1900: The Map Collection of the Texas State Archives.'' Austin, Texas: Pemberton Press, 1964. {{FSC|186772|item}} 976.4 A3d Other good collections of maps of [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]] are available at: <br><br> [http://www.utexas.edu/ '''University of Texas at Austin''']<br>Perry-Castaneda Library<br>Austin, TX 78712-7330<br>Phone: (512) 495-4350<br>Fax: (512) 495-4283 <br>
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[http://libraryweb.utep.edu/ '''University of Texas at El Paso Library''']<br>Documents and Maps<br>El Paso, TX 79968-0582<br>Phone: (915) 747-5683<br>Fax: (915) 747-5327 <br>
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[http://www.smu.edu/ '''Southern Methodist University''']<br>Central University Libraries<br>Dallas, TX 75275-0135<br>Phone: (214) 768-2401<br>Fax: (214) 768-1842 <br>  


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