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Maps are essential when doing genealogical research. Maps can help determine: | |||
*Jurisdictions and boundaries | |||
*Geographical and physical features | |||
*Relationships between towns and counties | |||
Use many sources to locate a map closest to the time period your ancestor lived in a certain location. | |||
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Here are some references and web sites to assist you in locating maps. | |||
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=== Alabama === | |||
*[http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/index.html Alabama Maps] | |||
*[http://archives.alabama.gov/REFERENC/firemap.gif Alabama Burned Counties] | |||
*Mason, Sara Elizabeth, ''A List of the Nineteenth Century Maps of the State of Alabama'', Birmingham Public Library, 1973. | |||
*Remington, W. Craig and Thomas Kallsen, ''Historical Atlas of Alabama'', University of Alabama Dept. of Geography, 1997. | |||
*Sinko, Peggy Tuck | |||
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[[Rural Records of Mid-Southern United States]] | |||
Revision as of 13:44, 9 March 2010
Maps are essential when doing genealogical research. Maps can help determine:
- Jurisdictions and boundaries
- Geographical and physical features
- Relationships between towns and counties
Use many sources to locate a map closest to the time period your ancestor lived in a certain location.
Here are some references and web sites to assist you in locating maps.
Alabama[edit | edit source]
- Alabama Maps
- Alabama Burned Counties
- Mason, Sara Elizabeth, A List of the Nineteenth Century Maps of the State of Alabama, Birmingham Public Library, 1973.
- Remington, W. Craig and Thomas Kallsen, Historical Atlas of Alabama, University of Alabama Dept. of Geography, 1997.
- Sinko, Peggy Tuck