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Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads.  
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads.  
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Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]]. Many maps are in published atlases.  
Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in [[United States Maps|United States Maps]]. Many maps are in published atlases.  


[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.  
[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.  


=== Boundary Changes  ===
=== Boundary Changes  ===
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Two books with maps showing boundary changes in Indiana are:  
Two books with maps showing boundary changes in Indiana are:  


Long, John H., ed. ''Indiana: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries''. New York, NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, Simon and Schuster Macmillan, 1996. {{FHL|780737|item|disp=FHL book 977.2 E3s}} The counties are in alphabetical order. This book includes territorial and state outline maps for 1800, 1807, 1810, 1815, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1853, 1860, 1866, and 1870.  
Long, John H., ed. ''Indiana: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries''. New York, NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, Simon and Schuster Macmillan, 1996. {{FSC|780737|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.2 E3s}} The counties are in alphabetical order. This book includes territorial and state outline maps for 1800, 1807, 1810, 1815, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1853, 1860, 1866, and 1870.  


Long, John H., ed. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788–1980''. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FHL|16321|item|disp=FHL book 973 E7hL; fiche 6051426–430}} Volume 2 contains Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio {{FHL|16321|item|disp=on FHL fiche 6051427 (set of 6 fiche)}}, with maps showing when and where each county’s boundaries were changed.
Long, John H., ed. ''Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788–1980''. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1984. {{FSC|16321|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 E7hL; fiche 6051426–430}} Volume 2 contains Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio {{FSC|16321|item|disp=on FS Library fiche 6051427 (set of 6 fiche)}}, with maps showing when and where each county’s boundaries were changed.
 
Online:
 
[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#IN Indiana Historical Boundaries] (Newberry). Select a year and the map will display the county boundaries during that time period.


=== Statewide Atlases  ===
=== Statewide Atlases  ===
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The following are statewide atlases:  
The following are statewide atlases:  


''New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc.'' Evansville, Indiana : Unigraphic, 1975. Reprint of original published: New York : Geo. H. Adams, 1871. ((FHL|204774|item|disp=FHL film Library US/CAN Film 940201 Item 1; book 977.245 E3a}}
''New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc.'' Evansville, Indiana : Unigraphic, 1975. Reprint of original published: New York : Geo. H. Adams, 1871. ((FS Library|204774|item|disp=FS Library film Library US/CAN Film 940201 Item 1; book 977.245 E3a}}  


''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana''. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (Family History Library book Q {{FHL|278980|title-id|disp=977.2 E3i}}; film {{FHL|278980|title-id|disp=465403}}) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams.  
''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana''. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (FS Library book Q {{FSC|278980|title-id|disp=977.2 E3i}}; film {{FSC|278980|title-id|disp=465403}}) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams.  


See also William Thorndale and William Dollarhide’s, ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920'', listed in[[United States Maps]].  
See also William Thorndale and William Dollarhide’s, ''Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920'', listed in[[United States Maps]].  


Franklin, Charles M. ''Genealogical Atlas of Indiana''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Heritage House, 1985. (Family History Library book {{FHL|476462|title-id|disp=977.2 E3f}}) This shows county seat changes, evolution of county boundaries, and migration trails.
Franklin, Charles M. ''Genealogical Atlas of Indiana''. Indianapolis, Indiana: Heritage House, 1985. (FS Library book {{FSC|476462|title-id|disp=977.2 E3f}}) This shows county seat changes, evolution of county boundaries, and migration trails.  


=== City Ward Maps  ===
=== City Ward Maps  ===


The Family History Library has city ward maps of Indianapolis for the years 1864, 1870, 1874, 1889, and 1898:  
The FamilySearch Library has city ward maps of Indianapolis for the years 1864, 1870, 1874, 1889, and 1898:  


''Ward Maps of United States Cities: Microfilm Reproduction of 232 Maps Described in Ward Maps of United States Cities''. Washington DC: Library of Congress, 1975? (Family History Library film 1377700; fiche 6016655–59)  
''Ward Maps of United States Cities: Microfilm Reproduction of 232 Maps Described in Ward Maps of United States Cities''. Washington DC: Library of Congress, 1975? (FS Library film 1377700; fiche 6016655–59)  


The Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana University, Ball State University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana State University all have substantial map collections.  
The Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana University, Ball State University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana State University all have substantial map collections.  


Indiana maps are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:  
Indiana maps are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:  


INDIANA- MAPS  
INDIANA- MAPS  
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INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS  
INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS  


'''Online Resources'''  
=== '''Online Resources''' ===
 
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/in_0.html
 
http://research.yale.edu/peabody/COLLECTIONS/gnis/IN.html
 
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indiana.html
 
http://129.79.145.5/arcims/igic/viewer.htm
 
http://atlas.ulib.iupui.edu/librarycongress_sid/indianamaps.html<br>


Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html
*[http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/in_0.html Color Landform Atlas ]for Indiana from John Hopkins University
* [http://research.yale.edu/peabody/COLLECTIONS/gnis/IN.html Peabody GNIS Service] for Indiana
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indiana.html University of Texas at Austin]: Perry Castanada Map Collection for Indiana
*[https://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/printable.html Printable maps] of various kinds are available from the National Atlas of the United States  
*[http://www.hearthstonelegacy.com/indiana-county-map-in-counties.htm State map of Indiana] showing the location of each Indiana County is on Hearthstone Legacy.<br>


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Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads.

Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, roads, cemeteries, and churches.

Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in United States Maps. Many maps are in published atlases.

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.

Boundary Changes

Two books with maps showing boundary changes in Indiana are:

Long, John H., ed. Indiana: Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. New York, NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, Simon and Schuster Macmillan, 1996. FS Catalog book 977.2 E3s The counties are in alphabetical order. This book includes territorial and state outline maps for 1800, 1807, 1810, 1815, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835, 1840, 1845, 1850, 1853, 1860, 1866, and 1870.

Long, John H., ed. Historical Atlas and Chronology of County Boundaries, 1788–1980. Boston: G.K. Hall, 1984. FS Catalog book 973 E7hL; fiche 6051426–430 Volume 2 contains Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio on FS Library fiche 6051427 (set of 6 fiche), with maps showing when and where each county’s boundaries were changed.

Online:

Indiana Historical Boundaries (Newberry). Select a year and the map will display the county boundaries during that time period.

Statewide Atlases

The following are statewide atlases:

New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc. Evansville, Indiana : Unigraphic, 1975. Reprint of original published: New York : Geo. H. Adams, 1871. ((FS Library|204774|item|disp=FS Library film Library US/CAN Film 940201 Item 1; book 977.245 E3a}}

Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (FS Library book Q 977.2 E3i; film 465403) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams.

See also William Thorndale and William Dollarhide’s, Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790–1920, listed inUnited States Maps.

Franklin, Charles M. Genealogical Atlas of Indiana. Indianapolis, Indiana: Heritage House, 1985. (FS Library book 977.2 E3f) This shows county seat changes, evolution of county boundaries, and migration trails.

City Ward Maps

The FamilySearch Library has city ward maps of Indianapolis for the years 1864, 1870, 1874, 1889, and 1898:

Ward Maps of United States Cities: Microfilm Reproduction of 232 Maps Described in Ward Maps of United States Cities. Washington DC: Library of Congress, 1975? (FS Library film 1377700; fiche 6016655–59)

The Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library, the Indiana Historical Society, Indiana University, Ball State University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana State University all have substantial map collections.

Indiana maps are listed in the Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under:

INDIANA- MAPS

INDIANA, [COUNTY]- MAPS

INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS

Online Resources

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