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[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Indiana]] | [[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Indiana]] | ||
{{Adoption Indiana Genealogical Society}} | {{Adoption Indiana Genealogical Society}} | ||
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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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. {{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. ''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. {{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. | ||
=== 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. ((FHL|204774|item|disp=FHL 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. (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. | ||
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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. (Family History Library book {{FHL|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 === | ||
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INDIANA, [COUNTY]- MAPS | INDIANA, [COUNTY]- MAPS | ||
INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS | INDIANA, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- MAPS | ||
=== '''Online Resources''' === | === '''Online Resources''' === | ||
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*[http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/in_0.html Color Landform Atlas ]for Indiana from John Hopkins University | *[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://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 | *[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indiana.html University of Texas at Austin]: Perry Castanada Map Collection for Indiana | ||
*[http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html | *[http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html Printable maps] of various kinds are available from the National Atlas of the United States | ||
[[Category:Indiana|Maps]] | [[Category:Indiana|Maps]][[Category:Maps of the United States by state]] | ||