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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://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society]
*[http://library.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont]
*[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]
*[https://www.loc.gov/resource/g3701sm.gct00482/?sp=1 McConnell's Historical Maps of the United States] at Library of Congress
*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html National Atlas of the United States] (Free) printable maps
*[http://vcgi.vermont.gov/maps/interactive Vermont Center for Geographic Information] at Vermont Map Center]
*[http://ontheworldmap.com/usa/state/vermont/ OnTheWorldMap] - various sectional maps of Vermont


=== Introduction ===
'''Lotting Plans'''<br>
*[https://www.old-maps.com/vermont/vt-lottingplans/vt_lotting_more.htm Vermont's Lotting Plans] - original land grants in the towns
*[https://digitalvermont.org/collections/show/45 Samuel Crafts' Book of Plans] at Digital Vermont - includes names of individuals who own land
*[https://www.digitalvermont.org/items/show/3876?advanced%5B%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B%5D%5Bterms%5D=Young+adults&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle Plans of Random and Holland] at Digital Vermont - Chandler Atlas of Vermont
*[https://sos.vermont.gov/vsara/explore/places/lotting-plans/ Lotting Plans] at Vermont Secretary of State
 
==Printed Publications==
*''New Hampshire, Vermont, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.'' New York, New York: Simon &amp; Schuster, 1993. (FS Library book {{FSC|471650|title-id|disp=974 E3n}}.)
*Graffagnino, J. Kevin. ''The Shaping of Vermont''. Rutland, Vermont: Vermont Heritage Press, 1983. (FS Library book {{FSC|464540|title-id|disp=Q 974.3 E3g}}.) - includes maps for 1749 to 1877.
 
== Background ==
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.


Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give the historical background of the area; others show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Vermont. Sometimes maps also include cemeteries and churches. Plat and land ownership maps, as well as other types of maps, are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]].  
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give the historical background of the area; others show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Vermont. Sometimes maps also include cemeteries and churches. Plat and land ownership maps, as well as other types of maps, are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]].  
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The largest collections of maps in Vermont are available at the [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society] and the [http://library.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont.] The Vermont Historical Society collection contains the earliest maps of Vermont.  
The largest collections of maps in Vermont are available at the [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society] and the [http://library.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont.] The Vermont Historical Society collection contains the earliest maps of Vermont.  


[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. &nbsp;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.  


=== Atlases  ===
=== Atlases  ===
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Many of the maps at the Family History Library are in published atlases. In the Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search of a locality under “Maps.” Examples of maps showing boundary changes in Vermont are found in:  
Many of the maps at the FamilySearch Library are in published atlases. In the Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search of a locality under “Maps.” Examples of maps showing boundary changes in Vermont are found in:  


*''New Hampshire, Vermont, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.'' New York, New York: Simon &amp; Schuster, 1993. (Family History Library book {{FHL|471650|title-id|disp=974 E3n}}.) In addition to giving a chronology of the development of each county, this atlas contains maps showing the county boundaries and the towns in each county. <br>
*''New Hampshire, Vermont, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.'' New York, New York: Simon &amp; Schuster, 1993. (FS Library book {{FSC|471650|title-id|disp=974 E3n}}.) In addition to giving a chronology of the development of each county, this atlas contains maps showing the county boundaries and the towns in each county. <br>


*Graffagnino, J. Kevin. ''The Shaping of Vermont''. Rutland, Vermont: Vermont Heritage Press, 1983. (Family History Library book {{FHL|464540|title-id|disp=Q 974.3 E3g}}.) This book includes maps for 1749 to 1877.
*Graffagnino, J. Kevin. ''The Shaping of Vermont''. Rutland, Vermont: Vermont Heritage Press, 1983. (FS Library book {{FSC|464540|title-id|disp=Q 974.3 E3g}}.) This book includes maps for 1749 to 1877.


*Frederick W. Beers published atlases for all counties in Vermont except Essex between 1869 and 1878. These include the names of landowners. The Family History Library has the atlases for Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties.
*Frederick W. Beers published atlases for all counties in Vermont except Essex between 1869 and 1878. These include the names of landowners. The FamilySearch Library has the atlases for Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties.


=== Maps and Atlases at the Family History Library  ===
=== Maps and Atlases at the FamilySearch Library  ===


For these and other maps of Vermont, see the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search under:  
For these and other maps of Vermont, see the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search under:  
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See also [[Vermont Gazetteers|Vermont Gazetteers]], [[United States Gazetteers|United States Gazetteers]] and [[United States Maps|United States Maps]] for more resources regarding places in Vermont.  
See also [[Vermont Gazetteers|Vermont Gazetteers]], [[United States Gazetteers|United States Gazetteers]] and [[United States Maps|United States Maps]] for more resources regarding places in Vermont.  
=== Web Sites  ===
*[http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html National Atlas of the United States] (Free) printable maps <br>
*[http://www.vcgi.org/ Vermont Center for Geographic Information] (Free) in its [http://www.vcgi.org/mapcenter/ Map Center] has both static and interactive maps.<br>
*[http://www.state.vt.us/vtmap/vtmap.htm Vermont Map] (Free) has various sectional maps of Vermont.<br>
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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Lotting Plans

Printed Publications[edit | edit source]

  • New Hampshire, Vermont, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. (FS Library book 974 E3n.)
  • Graffagnino, J. Kevin. The Shaping of Vermont. Rutland, Vermont: Vermont Heritage Press, 1983. (FS Library book Q 974.3 E3g.) - includes maps for 1749 to 1877.

Background[edit | edit source]

  • See Maps for more information.

Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give the historical background of the area; others show migration routes such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Vermont. Sometimes maps also include cemeteries and churches. Plat and land ownership maps, as well as other types of maps, are described in United States Maps.

Map Collections[edit | edit source]

The largest collections of maps in Vermont are available at the Vermont Historical Society and the University of Vermont. The Vermont Historical Society collection contains the earliest maps of Vermont.

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.

Atlases[edit | edit source]

Map of Vermont from the National Atlas of the United States

Many of the maps at the FamilySearch Library are in published atlases. In the Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search of a locality under “Maps.” Examples of maps showing boundary changes in Vermont are found in:

  • New Hampshire, Vermont, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. New York, New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993. (FS Library book 974 E3n.) In addition to giving a chronology of the development of each county, this atlas contains maps showing the county boundaries and the towns in each county.
  • Graffagnino, J. Kevin. The Shaping of Vermont. Rutland, Vermont: Vermont Heritage Press, 1983. (FS Library book Q 974.3 E3g.) This book includes maps for 1749 to 1877.
  • Frederick W. Beers published atlases for all counties in Vermont except Essex between 1869 and 1878. These include the names of landowners. The FamilySearch Library has the atlases for Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor counties.

Maps and Atlases at the FamilySearch Library[edit | edit source]

For these and other maps of Vermont, see the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search under:

VERMONT- MAPS

VERMONT, [COUNTY]- MAPS

VERMONT, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS

More Resources[edit | edit source]

See also Vermont Gazetteers, United States Gazetteers and United States Maps for more resources regarding places in Vermont.


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