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==Online Databases== | ==Online Databases== | ||
*'''1855''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62548/ Ireland, General Map of Ireland (Quarter-Inch), 1855] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1856-1862''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62540/ Ireland, First Edition Map, 1856-1862] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*'''1899-1905''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62575/ Ireland, 2nd and 3rd Edition Map, 1899-1905] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | |||
*[http://downsurvey.tcd.ie/down-survey-maps.php The Down Survey of Ireland]: An interactive collection of county, barony, and parish maps for Ireland | *[http://downsurvey.tcd.ie/down-survey-maps.php The Down Survey of Ireland]: An interactive collection of county, barony, and parish maps for Ireland | ||
*[https://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/history-heritage/irish-genealogy/understanding-the-valuati/ AskaboutIreland.ie]: Using Griffith's Valuation and maps | *[https://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/history-heritage/irish-genealogy/understanding-the-valuati/ AskaboutIreland.ie]: Using Griffith's Valuation and maps | ||
*[https://www.johngrenham.com/places/ JohnGrenham.com]: Civil and Catholic Church parish maps | *[https://www.johngrenham.com/places/ JohnGrenham.com]: Civil and Catholic Church parish maps | ||
*[https://www.townlands.ie/ Townland maps]: search for a townland, civil parish, barony, electoral division or county | *[https://www.townlands.ie/ Townland maps]: search for a townland, civil parish, barony, electoral division or county | ||
*[https:// | *[https://www.nli.ie/collections/our-collections/maps Map Collection] at National Library of Ireland | ||
*[ | *[https://www.geohive.ie/ Geohive.ie] | ||
*[http://www.ireland-information.com/ | *[http://www.ireland-information.com/ Ireland Maps] at Ireland-information.com | ||
*[ | *[https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ireland.html Ireland Maps] at Perry-Castañeda Library, University of Texas Libraries | ||
*[https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/search-proni-historical-maps-viewer/ The PRONI Historical Maps Viewer]: N. Ireland maps viewer at PRONI | *[https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/search-proni-historical-maps-viewer/ The PRONI Historical Maps Viewer]: N. Ireland maps viewer at PRONI | ||
*[ | *[https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/ireland Ireland] at WorldAtlas.com | ||
*[https://www.logainm.ie/en/ Placenames database of Ireland] | *[https://www.logainm.ie/en/ Placenames database of Ireland] | ||
*[ | *[http://www.irish-geneaography.com/irish-maps--gazetteers.html Irish Maps & Gazetteers] at Irish Geneaography | ||
===Ireland Through the Centuries=== | |||
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/europe/ireland.jpg Ireland in 1982] | *[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/europe/ireland.jpg Ireland in 1982] at Library of Texas | ||
*[http://www.historicmapworks.com/Map/WM/492/ Ireland in 1925] | *[http://www.historicmapworks.com/Map/WM/492/ Ireland in 1925] at Historic World Maps | ||
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/br6icj Ireland in 1901] | *[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/br6icj Ireland in 1901] at David Rumsey | ||
*[ | *[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~209130~5003998:Ireland-?sort=pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_date%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no&qvq=q:ireland%201869;sort:pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_date%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no;lc:RUMSEY~8~1&mi=0&trs=8 Ireland in 1869] at David Rumsey | ||
*[ | *[https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~20864~520057:Ireland-?sort=pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_date%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no&qvq=q:ireland%201844;sort:pub_list_no_initialsort%2Cpub_date%2Cpub_list_no%2Cseries_no;lc:RUMSEY~8~1&mi=4&trs=103 Ireland in 1842] at David Rumsey | ||
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/d66i9s Ireland in 1813] | *[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/d66i9s Ireland in 1813] at David Rumsey | ||
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/mlmquc Ireland in 1798] | *[http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/s/mlmquc Ireland in 1798] at David Rumsey | ||
*[ | *[https://www.loc.gov/item/99466746/ Ireland in 1606] at Library of Congress | ||
==Introduction== | |||
[[Image:Map of Ireland.jpg|thumb|right|269x336px|<center>Map of Ireland<center>]] | [[Image:Map of Ireland.jpg|thumb|right|269x336px|<center>Map of Ireland<center>]] | ||
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The following work explains the history and details of the Ordnance Survey maps: Harley, J. B. ''Ordnance Survey Maps: A Descriptive Manual. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1975.'' (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|280190|title-id|disp=book 942 E3osa}}.) | The following work explains the history and details of the Ordnance Survey maps: Harley, J. B. ''Ordnance Survey Maps: A Descriptive Manual. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1975.'' (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|280190|title-id|disp=book 942 E3osa}}.) | ||
===Chart: Map of Ireland pre-1 April 1974=== | |||
Reproduced with permission of The Federation of Family History Societies | Reproduced with permission of The Federation of Family History Societies | ||
[[Image:Irish 3A.jpg]] | [[Image:Irish 3A.jpg|500px]] | ||
===Chart: Map of Northern Ireland post-1974=== | |||
[[Image:Map of Northern Ireland post 1974.jpg]]<ref>Christensen, Penelope. "Ireland Political Geography - International Institute, " ''The International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ireland_Political_Geography_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | [[Image:Map of Northern Ireland post 1974.jpg|500px]]<ref>Christensen, Penelope. "Ireland Political Geography - International Institute, " ''The International Institute of Genealogical Studies'' (2012), https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ireland_Political_Geography_%28National_Institute%29.</ref> | ||
===1850 Civil Registration Districts=== | ===1850 Civil Registration Districts=== | ||
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Click to see a larger image. | Click to see a larger image. | ||
==Using Maps== | |||
Maps must be used carefully because: | Maps must be used carefully because: | ||
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See [[Ireland Gazetteers]] for additional information on locating places. | See [[Ireland Gazetteers]] for additional information on locating places. | ||
==Finding Maps and Atlases== | |||
Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies, county record offices, and public and university libraries. Major map collections in Ireland are housed at the Ordinance Survey Office. <br><br>The National Archives in England has added [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/irish-maps-c1558-c1610/ Early Irish maps from State Papers c.1558 - c.1610] to their DocumentsOnline Web site. Mainly for the province of Ulster, the maps can be searched for by place, and new or old catalog reference. <br> | Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies, county record offices, and public and university libraries. Major map collections in Ireland are housed at the Ordinance Survey Office. <br><br>The National Archives in England has added [https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/irish-maps-c1558-c1610/ Early Irish maps from State Papers c.1558 - c.1610] to their DocumentsOnline Web site. Mainly for the province of Ulster, the maps can be searched for by place, and new or old catalog reference. <br> | ||
===FamilySearch Maps=== | |||
The [[Ireland Rural and City Maps]] page has a list of maps found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. The blue links will take you to FamilySearch where there may be further information. The items in the list may be available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and may be ordered form the Library and searched at the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= FamilySearch center] near you. | The [[Ireland Rural and City Maps]] page has a list of maps found in the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library]. The blue links will take you to FamilySearch where there may be further information. The items in the list may be available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] and may be ordered form the Library and searched at the [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/?c= FamilySearch center] near you. | ||
==Publications that can help you locate maps== | |||
*''Rural and City Maps''. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|942 E73c|disp=book Reg 942 E73c}}) This source lists British city maps found in the library's collection but not cited separately in the catalog. | *''Rural and City Maps''. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|942 E73c|disp=book Reg 942 E73c}}) This source lists British city maps found in the library's collection but not cited separately in the catalog. | ||
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You may purchase maps of Ireland through your local bookstore or from the following offices: | You may purchase maps of Ireland through your local bookstore or from the following offices: | ||
'''Ordnance Survey Office Ireland'''<br>Phoenix Park <br>Dublin 8<br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br> | '''Ordnance Survey Office Ireland'''<br>Phoenix Park <br>Dublin 8<br>IRELAND (EIRE)<br>[http://www.osi.ie/ Website] | ||
'''Ordnance Survey North Ireland''' <br> | '''Ordnance Survey North Ireland''' <br>[https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/ordnance-survey-of-northern-ireland Website] | ||
'''John Bartholomew & Sons, Ltd. <br>'''12 Duncan Street <br>Edinburgh EH9 1TA <br>SCOTLAND<br> | '''John Bartholomew & Sons, Ltd. <br>'''12 Duncan Street <br>Edinburgh EH9 1TA <br>SCOTLAND<br>[http://www.google.com/products?q=John+Bartholomew+&+Sons,+Ltd.+++Scotland&hl=en&um=1&sa=X&oi=froogle&ct=title Website] | ||
== | ==Publications== | ||
A wide variety of Irish maps and atlases exist. Check your local library's Irish map collection or find some online. | A wide variety of Irish maps and atlases exist. Check your local library's Irish map collection or find some online. | ||
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*Ireland, Ordnance Survey. ''Irish Townland Survey'', Scale 1:10,560. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Public Archives of Canada, 198-. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|348821|title-id|disp=fiche 6341635-66.)}} These maps are divided by county and include a grid map for each county and are not available for circulation. | *Ireland, Ordnance Survey. ''Irish Townland Survey'', Scale 1:10,560. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Public Archives of Canada, 198-. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|348821|title-id|disp=fiche 6341635-66.)}} These maps are divided by county and include a grid map for each county and are not available for circulation. | ||
*''Irish Townland Maps''. Londonderry: Inner City Trust, 1989. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|402231|title-id|disp=fiche 6342438-53, 6343060-70}}.) Arranged by county, these maps show all Irish townlands within their respective parishes. | *''Irish Townland Maps''. Londonderry: Inner City Trust, 1989. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|402231|title-id|disp=fiche 6342438-53, 6343060-70}}.) Arranged by county, these maps show all Irish townlands within their respective parishes. Not every county is represented in this series. | ||
*''Irish County Maps Showing the Location of Churches''. 4 vols. (One for each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster.) Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-77. (FS Library book Ref 929.1 G286gs ser. A no. 54-57 1976-77; {{FSC|98779|title-id|disp=fiche 6020286}} (Munster) {{FSC|118369|title-id|disp=6020301}} (Ulster) {{FSC|118373|title-id|disp=6020302}} (Leinster), {{FSC|118380|title-id|disp=6020303}} (Connaught). This set of county maps marks the locations of churches in Ireland. | *''Irish County Maps Showing the Location of Churches''. 4 vols. (One for each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster.) Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-77. (FS Library book Ref 929.1 G286gs ser. A no. 54-57 1976-77; {{FSC|98779|title-id|disp=fiche 6020286}} (Munster) {{FSC|118369|title-id|disp=6020301}} (Ulster) {{FSC|118373|title-id|disp=6020302}} (Leinster), {{FSC|118380|title-id|disp=6020303}} (Connaught). This set of county maps marks the locations of churches in Ireland. | ||