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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 Oklahoma. 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.

One of the best books of maps for Oklahoma is John Wesley Morris, Charles R. Goins, and Edwin C. McReynolds, Historical Atlas of Oklahoma, 3rd ed. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1986. (Family History Library book 976.6 E3m 1986; 1965 edition on film 1000357 item 3.)

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.

The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University have large collections of maps and atlases.

The Family History Library has several maps, including some of the Indian Territory.

Web Sites

[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/oklahoma.html http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/oklahoma.html

http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/maps/okmap.htm

Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html

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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 Oklahoma. 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]]. 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.
-== 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.mapofus.org/oklahoma/ Maps of Oklahoma from MapofUS.org]. Includes boundary changes map.
-*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/Oklahoma.html Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries]
-*[http://www.okgenweb.net/okprojects/ Maps 'n' More] Includes 1895, 1915, 1972 maps, town and township maps and more.
-*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/where/Oklahoma/ David Rumsey Map Collection] is a large online collection of rare, old, antique historical atlases, globes, maps, charts plus other cartographic treasures.
-*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/oklahoma.html Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection] at University of Texas at Austin
-*http://okgenweb.net/okprojects/ Maps] at OKGenWeb
-*[http://www.mygenealogyhound.com/maps/oklahoma-maps/oklahoma-county-indian-territory-maps.asp My Genealogy Hound] has free access to historic county maps for some Okahoma Counties. Also includes Indian Nation - Indian Territory maps.
-*[http://www.hearthstonelegacy.com/oklahoma-county-map-ok-counties.htm State map of Oklahoma] showing the location of each Oklahoma County is on Hearthstone Legacy.<br>
-==Background==
+One of the best books of maps for [[Oklahoma]] is John Wesley Morris, Charles R. Goins, and Edwin C. McReynolds, ''Historical Atlas of Oklahoma'', 3rd ed. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1986. {{FHL|139846|title-id|disp=(Family History Library book 976.6 E3m 1986; 1965 edition on film 1000357 item 3.)}}
-*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 manmade features, such as creeks, hills, trails, and roads used as persons came to Oklahoma. 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]]. In the FamilySearch Catalog, atlases are listed in the Place Search. Remember to search each locality as a town, a county and as a state.
-One of the best books of maps for [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|Oklahoma]] is John Wesley Morris, Charles R. Goins, and Edwin C. McReynolds, ''Historical Atlas of Oklahoma'', 3rd ed. Norman, Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma Press, 1986. {{FSC|139846|title-id|disp=(FS Library book 976.6 E3m 1986; 1965 edition on film 1000357 item 3.)}}
+[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.
+The [http://libraries.ou.edu/ University of Oklahoma] and [http://www.library.okstate.edu/ Oklahoma State University] have large collections of maps and atlases.
-The [http://libraries.ou.edu/ University of Oklahoma] and [http://www.library.okstate.edu/ Oklahoma State University] have large collections of maps and atlases.
+The Family History Library has several maps, including some of the Indian Territory.
+'''Web Sites'''
+[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/oklahoma.html http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/oklahoma.html
+http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/maps/okmap.htm
+Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html
-[[Category:Oklahoma, United States]]Maps]] [[Category:Maps_of_the_United_States_by_state]]
+[[Category:Oklahoma|Maps]]