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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 manmade features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Arizona. 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. In the Family History Library Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search. Remember to search each locality as a town, a county and as a state. | |||
== Arizona Maps Online == | == Arizona Maps Online == | ||
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*'''[http://www.azgs.state.az.us/services_azgeomap.shtml Geologic Map of Arizona (2000)]''' | *'''[http://www.azgs.state.az.us/services_azgeomap.shtml Geologic Map of Arizona (2000)]''' | ||
*'''[http://www.mapquest.com MapQuest]''' | *'''[http://www.mapquest.com MapQuest]''' | ||
*'''[http://www.maps.google.com Google Maps]''' | *'''[http://www.maps.google.com Google Maps]''' | ||
*'''[http://www.bing.com/maps Bing Maps]''' | *'''[http://www.bing.com/maps Bing Maps]''' | ||
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For a more detailed list of place names and locations within the state of Arizona, go to [http://www.geonames.org/ http://www.geonames.org]. The GeoNames geographical database covers all countries and contains over eight million placenames throughout the world that are available for download free of charge. | For a more detailed list of place names and locations within the state of Arizona, go to [http://www.geonames.org/ http://www.geonames.org]. The GeoNames geographical database covers all countries and contains over eight million placenames throughout the world that are available for download free of charge. | ||
Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html | Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html | ||
== Arizona Maps at the Family History Library == | == Arizona Maps at the Family History Library == | ||
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*The University of Arizona in Tucson at http://www.arizona.edu/, has an extensive collection of maps, atlases, and aerial photographs covering Arizona, southwestern United States, and Mexico. Arizona State University in Tempe at http://www.asu.edu/ also has a sizable collection of maps. | *The University of Arizona in Tucson at http://www.arizona.edu/, has an extensive collection of maps, atlases, and aerial photographs covering Arizona, southwestern United States, and Mexico. Arizona State University in Tempe at http://www.asu.edu/ also has a sizable collection of maps. | ||
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Revision as of 10:39, 16 April 2012
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 manmade features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Arizona. 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. In the Family History Library Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search. Remember to search each locality as a town, a county and as a state.
Arizona Maps Online[edit | edit source]
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.[edit | edit source]
Historical Maps[edit | edit source]
Modern Maps[edit | edit source]
For a more detailed list of place names and locations within the state of Arizona, go to http://www.geonames.org. The GeoNames geographical database covers all countries and contains over eight million placenames throughout the world that are available for download free of charge.
Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html
Arizona Maps at the Family History Library[edit | edit source]
- The Family History Library has some single maps of Arizona, and an atlas covering the years 1790-1871 (Family History Library film 002083.)
- Another helpful atlas is Henry P. Walker and Don Bufkin, Historical Atlas of Arizona. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1979. (Family History Library book Q 979.1 E7w).
Other Collections[edit | edit source]
- The University of Arizona in Tucson at http://www.arizona.edu/, has an extensive collection of maps, atlases, and aerial photographs covering Arizona, southwestern United States, and Mexico. Arizona State University in Tempe at http://www.asu.edu/ also has a sizable collection of maps.