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==Online Resources== | |||
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources. | |||
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System] | |||
*[http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/in_0.html Color Landform Atlas ] for Indiana from John Hopkins University | |||
*[http://research.yale.edu/peabody/COLLECTIONS/gnis/IN.html Peabody GNIS Service] for Indiana | |||
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indiana.html University of Texas at Austin]: Perry Castanada Map Collection for Indiana | |||
*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html Printable maps] of various kinds are available from the National Atlas of the United States | |||
*[http://www.hearthstonelegacy.com/indiana-county-map-in-counties.htm State map of Indiana] showing the location of each Indiana County is on Hearthstone Legacy.<br> | |||
==Background== | |||
==Types of Maps== | |||
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information. | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]]. Many maps are in published atlases. | Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]]. Many maps are in published atlases. | ||
[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. | [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. | ||
=== Boundary Changes === | === Boundary Changes === | ||
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Two books with maps showing boundary changes in Indiana are: | Two books with maps showing boundary changes in Indiana are: | ||
Long, John H., ed. ''Indiana: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries''. New York, NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, Simon and Schuster Macmillan, 1996. {{FSC|780737|item|disp=FS | Long, John H., ed. ''Indiana: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries''. New York, NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, Simon and Schuster Macmillan, 1996. {{FSC|780737|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.2 E3s}} The counties are in alphabetical order. This book includes territorial and state outline maps for 1800, 1807, 1810, 1815, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1853, 1860, 1866, and 1870. | ||
Long, John H., ed. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788–1980''. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FSC|16321|item|disp=FS | Long, John H., ed. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788–1980''. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FSC|16321|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 E7hL; fiche 6051426–430}} Volume 2 contains Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio {{FSC|16321|item|disp=on FS Library fiche 6051427 (set of 6 fiche)}}, with maps showing when and where each county’s boundaries were changed. | ||
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The following are statewide atlases: | The following are statewide atlases: | ||
''New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc.'' Evansville, Indiana | ''New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc.'' Evansville, Indiana : Unigraphic, 1975. Reprint of original published: New York : Geo. H. Adams, 1871. ((FS Library|204774|item|disp=FS Library film Library US/CAN Film 940201 Item 1; book 977.245 E3a}} | ||
''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana''. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (FS Library book Q {{FSC|278980|title-id|disp=977.2 E3i}}; film {{FSC|278980|title-id|disp=465403}}) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams. | ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana''. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (FS Library book Q {{FSC|278980|title-id|disp=977.2 E3i}}; film {{FSC|278980|title-id|disp=465403}}) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams. | ||
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The Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana University, Ball State University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana State University all have substantial map collections. | The Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana University, Ball State University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana State University all have substantial map collections. | ||
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