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Different types of maps can help you in different ways. Historical atlases describe the growth and development of countries. They show boundaries, migration routes, settlement patterns, military campaigns, and other historical information. Road atlases provide detailed information about the road systems of Norway. | Different types of maps can help you in different ways. Historical atlases describe the growth and development of countries. They show boundaries, migration routes, settlement patterns, military campaigns, and other historical information. Road atlases provide detailed information about the road systems of Norway. | ||
The names of the Norwegian counties [fylker] changed in 1918. You can find the changes in:<br | The names of the Norwegian counties [fylker] changed in 1918. You can find the changes in:<br> | ||
''List of Parishes, Clerical Districts, and Regions, with Maps of the Counties in Norway'', Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Corporation of the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992. (FHL book 948.1 E77l; microfiche number 6068227).<br | ''List of Parishes, Clerical Districts, and Regions, with Maps of the Counties in Norway'', Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Corporation of the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1992. (FHL book 948.1 E77l; microfiche number 6068227).<br> | ||
This publication shows outline maps of each county with parishes and clerical districts. It also contains a list of regions (districts) of Norway and shows which parishes belong to which region. The names of these regions are historical. Their boundaries determined by geological features. | This publication shows outline maps of each county with parishes and clerical districts. It also contains a list of regions (districts) of Norway and shows which parishes belong to which region. The names of these regions are historical. Their boundaries determined by geological features. | ||
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=== Finding the Specific Town on the Map === | === Finding the Specific Town on the Map === | ||
For successful Norwegian research, you must identify the parish where your ancestor lived. Because many parishes have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct parish on a map. You will be more successful if you have some information about the parish. Before using a map, you should search gazetteers, histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about: <br | For successful Norwegian research, you must identify the parish where your ancestor lived. Because many parishes have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct parish on a map. You will be more successful if you have some information about the parish. Before using a map, you should search gazetteers, histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about: <br> | ||
* The county [fylke] your ancestor's parish was in | * The county [fylke] your ancestor's parish was in | ||
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* Nearby localities, such as large cities | * Nearby localities, such as large cities | ||
* Nearby features, such as rivers and mountains | * Nearby features, such as rivers and mountains | ||
* Industries of the | * Industries of the area | ||
=== Finding Maps and Atlases === | === Finding Maps and Atlases === | ||
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Maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies and at public and university libraries. | Maps and atlases are available at numerous historical societies and at public and university libraries. | ||
The Family History Library has a good collection of Norwegian maps and atlases. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: <br | The Family History Library has a good collection of Norwegian maps and atlases. These are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under: <br> | ||
NORWAY - MAPS. | NORWAY - MAPS. | ||
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You can purchase maps of Norway from: | You can purchase maps of Norway from: | ||
Travel Genie Maps<br | Travel Genie Maps<br>1113 Kennedy Street<br>Ames, IA 50010-4106<br>Telephone: 515-232-1070<br>E-mail: TravGenie@aol.com<br>Internet: http://www.travgenie.com<br> | ||
'''Online Resources''' | '''Online Resources''' | ||
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http://www.maplandia.com/norway/ | http://www.maplandia.com/norway/ | ||
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