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*'''Atlases''': bound collections of maps. | *'''Atlases''': bound collections of maps. | ||
Maps are published either individually or as an atlas. An atlas is a bound collection of maps. Use tools like gazetteers, guidebooks, local histories, historical geographies, encyclopedias, and history texts to get the most out of maps. | |||
*'''Historical atlases''' are especially useful because they tend to plot historic towns and landmarks more accurately than old maps do in relation to jurisdictional boundaries and geographic features. | *'''Historical atlases''' are especially useful because they tend to plot historic towns and landmarks more accurately than old maps do in relation to jurisdictional boundaries and geographic features. | ||
*'''Census maps''' If you know your ancestor's address (or general area of residence in rural areas), census maps showing enumeration district boundaries can indicate where in the census rolls to search for the ancestor. | *'''Census maps''' If you know your ancestor's address (or general area of residence in rural areas), census maps showing enumeration district boundaries can indicate where in the census rolls to search for the ancestor. | ||