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[[Alabama|Alabama]] | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama|Alabama]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Alabama Maps|Maps]]'' | ||
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 features, such as creeks and hills, and man-made features, such as 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. In the Place Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog], atlases and maps are both listed under the heading "Maps." | 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 features, such as creeks and hills, and man-made features, such as 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. In the Place Search of the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog], atlases and maps are both listed under the heading "Maps." | ||
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[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. | ||
[http://www.genealogyinc.com/alabama/maps/ Alabama County Formation Map] At this website GenealogyInc uses Goldbug's AniMap Plus 3.0 to allow you to select a year and see the counties in existence at that time. | [http://www.genealogyinc.com/alabama/maps/ Alabama County Formation Map] At this website GenealogyInc uses Goldbug's AniMap Plus 3.0 to allow you to select a year and see the counties in existence at that time. | ||
Two statewide atlases are: | Two statewide atlases are: | ||