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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://cdm15019.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p128501coll2/id/458742 Connecticut Town Guides: Compiled from Collections at the CT State Library] Connecticut State Library - images
*[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/view/search/where/Connecticut?q=connecticut&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/Connecticut?q=connecticut&sort=Pub_List_No_InitialSort%2CPub_Date%2CPub_List_No%2CSeries_No David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection]
*[https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Connecticut#bbox=-73.72777507,40.949261699999994,-71.78699400999999,42.05058694000002&q=&date_from=0&date_to=9999&scale_from=&scale_to= Old Maps Online Collection]
*[https://www.oldmapsonline.org/en/Connecticut#bbox=-73.72777507,40.949261699999994,-71.78699400999999,42.05058694000002&q=&date_from=0&date_to=9999&scale_from=&scale_to= Old Maps Online Collection]
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*[https://collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/agdm/search/searchterm/connecticut%20--%20maps!connecticut%20map/field/subjec!all/mode/exact!all/conn/and!all/order/nosort/ad/asc UWM American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection]
*[https://collections.lib.uwm.edu/digital/collection/agdm/search/searchterm/connecticut%20--%20maps!connecticut%20map/field/subjec!all/mode/exact!all/conn/and!all/order/nosort/ad/asc UWM American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection]
*[https://geodata.lib.berkeley.edu/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=connecticut+map University of California Berkeley Library]
*[https://geodata.lib.berkeley.edu/?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=connecticut+map University of California Berkeley Library]
 
*[https://chuckstraub.com/Letterboxing/ctmap.htm Connecticut Towns and Counties - Chuck Straub]
== Tips for Using Maps ==
*[https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3701sm.gct00482/?sp=1 McConnell's Historical Maps of the United States] at Library of Congress
Maps must be used carefully for several reasons:  
*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html National Atlas of the United States] has printable maps.  
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]].
*[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.
*There are often several places with the same name. You may want to use a '''[[Connecticut Gazetteers | Gazetteer]]''' to help you.<br>
*[http://magic.lib.uconn.edu/ Map and Geographic Information Center] University of Connecticut. University Libraries.
*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.<br>
*[http://usm.maine.edu/maps/exhibition/2/home The Cartographic Creation of New England] University of Southern Maine. 2012 University of Southern Maine
*Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.<br>
*[http://historical.mytopo.com/ Historical Maps]$ mytopo.
 
For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''.


== Types of Maps  ==
== Types of Maps  ==
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.


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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*Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. <br>
*Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. <br>
*Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities.<br>
*Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities.<br>
To learn more about different types of maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''.


== Historical Maps Collections ==
== Historical Maps Collections ==
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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. The following collection is helpful:
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. The following collection is helpful:


*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html National Atlas of the United States] has printable maps.  
The FamilySearch Library has Connecticut maps for many years. It also has Hartford and New Haven city ward maps dating from 1850 to 1899 {{FSC|373717|item|disp=FS Library film 1377700}}; Hartford {{FSC|373717|item|disp=FS Library fiches 6016650-54}}, New Haven {{FSC|373717|item|disp=FS Library fiches 6016688-94}}.
*[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://magic.lib.uconn.edu/ Map and Geographic Information Center] University of Connecticut. University Libraries.
The below are collections; many have been digitized:
*[http://usm.maine.edu/maps/exhibition/2/home The Cartographic Creation of New England] University of Southern Maine. 2012 University of Southern Maine
*[https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/hg/maps Connecticut State Library]
*[http://historical.mytopo.com/ Historical Maps]$ mytopo.
*[https://research.connecticutmuseum.org/research-tools/ Connecticut Historical Society]  
The below are collections, many have been digitized.
*[http://www.cslib.org/geography.htm Connecticut State Library],
*[http://www.chs.org/page.php?id=516 Connecticut Historical Society],
*[http://orbexpress.library.yale.edu/vwebv/search?searchArg=connecticut+maps&searchCode=GKEY^*&searchType=0&recCount=50 Yale University]
*[http://orbexpress.library.yale.edu/vwebv/search?searchArg=connecticut+maps&searchCode=GKEY^*&searchType=0&recCount=50 Yale University]
*[http://www.wesleyan.edu/libr/ Wesleyan University]  
*[http://www.wesleyan.edu/libr/ Wesleyan University]
 
== Strategy  ==
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.
 
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 '''[[Connecticut 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>


==Resources==
[[Category:Connecticut, United States]] [[Category:Maps of the United States by state]]
The Family History Library has Connecticut maps for many years. It also has Hartford and New Haven city ward maps dating from 1850 to 1899 {{FHL|373717|item|disp=FHL film 1377700}}; Hartford {{FHL|373717|item|disp=FHL fiches 6016650-54}}, New Haven {{FHL|373717|item|disp=FHL fiches 6016688-94}}.
[[Category:Connecticut]]

Revision as of 14:54, 16 February 2025

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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Types of Maps[edit | edit source]

Different types of maps help you in different ways, for example:

  • Historical atlases describe the growth and development of countries, showing boundaries, migration routes, settlement patterns, military campaigns, and other historical information.
  • Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide.
  • Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities.

Historical Maps Collections[edit | edit source]

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. The following collection is helpful:

The FamilySearch Library has Connecticut maps for many years. It also has Hartford and New Haven city ward maps dating from 1850 to 1899 FS Library film 1377700; Hartford FS Library fiches 6016650-54, New Haven FS Library fiches 6016688-94.

The below are collections; many have been digitized:

Strategy[edit | edit source]

  • See Maps for more information.

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 Gazetteer to help you.
  • The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.
  • Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.
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