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''[[Philippines]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Philippines_Maps|Maps]]'' | |||
Maps help you find the places where your ancestors lived. They identify political boundaries, names of places, geographical features, cemeteries, churches, and migration routes. Historical maps are useful for finding communities that no longer exist or that have been incorporated into surrounding urban areas. | Maps help you find the places where your ancestors lived. They identify political boundaries, names of places, geographical features, cemeteries, churches, and migration routes. Historical maps are useful for finding communities that no longer exist or that have been incorporated into surrounding urban areas. | ||
In Philippine research, some maps may not clearly indicate political boundaries or give the historical information you need. Often there are several places with the same name. Today, for example, five localities in the Philippines have the name ''Viga''. Make sure you have the correct locality before proceeding with your research. | In Philippine research, some maps may not clearly indicate political boundaries or give the historical information you need. Often there are several places with the same name. Today, for example, five localities in the Philippines have the name ''Viga''. Make sure you have the correct locality before proceeding with your research. | ||
See the [[Philippines Map from Research Guidance]] | See the [[Philippines Map from Research Guidance]] | ||
=== Finding the Town on a Map === | === Finding the Town on a Map === | ||