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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Virginia Genealogy|Virginia]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Virginia Maps''' {{VA-sidebar}} | |||
The best collections of [[Virginia Genealogy|Virginia]] maps are at the [[Virginia Historical Society]] and the [[Library of Virginia]]. A detailed list of the maps at these libraries is: | The best collections of [[Virginia Genealogy|Virginia]] maps are at the [[Virginia Historical Society]] and the [[Library of Virginia]]. A detailed list of the maps at these libraries is: | ||
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The Family History Library also has city ward maps for Richmond, Virginia for 1809, 1848, 1873, and 1877 (Family History Library {{FHL|373717|title-id|disp=film 1377700; fiche 6016750-53}}). These are helpful when using census records. | The Family History Library also has city ward maps for Richmond, Virginia for 1809, 1848, 1873, and 1877 (Family History Library {{FHL|373717|title-id|disp=film 1377700; fiche 6016750-53}}). These are helpful when using census records. | ||
== Early Settlers Maps == | |||
These maps identify the locations where early settlers lived. They can help you learn who your ancestors' neighbors were, what churches were nearby, how far they lived from the courthouse, etc. Visit individual Virginia county pages to learn if one is available for your county. | These maps identify the locations where early settlers lived. They can help you learn who your ancestors' neighbors were, what churches were nearby, how far they lived from the courthouse, etc. Visit individual Virginia county pages to learn if one is available for your county. | ||
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Several early settlers maps are available, for a fee, using [http://www.directlinesoftware.com/pool.htm DeedMapper] software. Their website includes name indexes to enable researchers to determine if their ancestor is included before purchasing the product. | Several early settlers maps are available, for a fee, using [http://www.directlinesoftware.com/pool.htm DeedMapper] software. Their website includes name indexes to enable researchers to determine if their ancestor is included before purchasing the product. | ||
== Online Sources == | |||
*[http://www.mapofus.org/virginia/ Virginia State and County Maps] - Animated County Boundary Maps, D.O.T Highway Mpas and Old Atlases Maps.<br> | *[http://www.mapofus.org/virginia/ Virginia State and County Maps] - Animated County Boundary Maps, D.O.T Highway Mpas and Old Atlases Maps.<br> | ||