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*[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ohio/ The USGenWeb Archives Digital Map Library] | *[http://usgwarchives.net/maps/ohio/ The USGenWeb Archives Digital Map Library] | ||
== | == Types of Maps == | ||
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information. | |||
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some maps give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical, Plat, Land ownership maps plus many others are described on the [[United States Maps|Maps]] page. Many maps are in published atlases. | Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some maps give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical, Plat, Land ownership maps plus many others are described on the [[United States Maps|Maps]] page. Many maps are in published atlases. | ||
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Extensive collections of Ohio maps can be found at the following places: | Extensive collections of Ohio maps can be found at the following places: | ||
*[ | *[https://www.ohiohistory.org/preserving-ohio/state-historic-preservation-office/historic-atlases/ Historic Maps & Atlases] at Ohio History Connection. | ||
*[http://www.library.kent.edu/page/10000 Kent State University] In the box below the words "Search for books and more" choose the option "Subject" and type Ohio Maps. | *[http://www.library.kent.edu/page/10000 Kent State University] In the box below the words "Search for books and more" choose the option "Subject" and type Ohio Maps. | ||
*Ohio [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|university and public libraries]]. | *Ohio [[Ohio Archives and Libraries|university and public libraries]]. | ||
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*''Illustrated Atlas Of The Upper Ohio River And Valley From Pittsburgh, Pa. To Cincinnati, Ohio''. '''''Online at:''''' [https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10450554 Stanford Libraries].<br> | *''Illustrated Atlas Of The Upper Ohio River And Valley From Pittsburgh, Pa. To Cincinnati, Ohio''. '''''Online at:''''' [https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/10450554 Stanford Libraries].<br> | ||
[https:// | [https://ohiohistory.libguides.com/land Land grants] were given to those that served in the Revolutionary War for their service pension. The Ohio River Valley became the new frontier for these settlers. Many choose to build their new homestead along the sides of the Ohio River. The river maps include insets of many small town maps - larger towns have their own maps. These maps maps identify wards, districts and townships and also include landowner and street names for the year 1877. | ||
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[[Category:Ohio, United States]] | [[Category:Ohio, United States]] | ||