Mexico Maps: Difference between revisions
(Maps Country Project) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
}} | }} | ||
To learn more about maps in general, go to the '''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''. | |||
== Online Maps == | == Online Maps == | ||
| Line 23: | Line 24: | ||
*The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there. | *The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there. | ||
*Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted. | *Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted. | ||
*Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps. | *Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps. Look for neighboring towns and geographic features to find the area where your ancestor came from. | ||
*Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes. | |||
For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''. | |||
=== Finding the Specific Town on the Map === | === Finding the Specific Town on the Map === | ||
| Line 36: | Line 40: | ||
*Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. | *Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. | ||
*Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities such as Mexico City. | *Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities such as Mexico City. | ||
To learn more about different types of maps, go to the general'''[[Maps | Maps Record Page]]'''. | |||
=== Historical Maps Collections === | === Historical Maps Collections === | ||
| Line 42: | Line 48: | ||
* '''[https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/mexico.html Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection for Mexico]''' - this collection at the University of Texas is available online. This map collection also covers areas besides present-day, Mexico. These areas are relevant because they belonged to Mexico or Spain at certain times. | * '''[https://legacy.lib.utexas.edu/maps/mexico.html Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection for Mexico]''' - this collection at the University of Texas is available online. This map collection also covers areas besides present-day, Mexico. These areas are relevant because they belonged to Mexico or Spain at certain times. | ||
[[Category:Mexico]] | [[Category:Mexico]] | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 29 March 2019
| Mexico Wiki Topics | |
 | |
| Beginning Research | |
| Record Types | |
| Mexico Background | |
| Cultural Groups | |
| Local Research Resources | |
| Moderator | |
|
| |
To learn more about maps in general, go to the Maps Record Page.
Online Maps[edit | edit source]
- Google Maps
- David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection
- Old Maps Online Collection
- Library of Congress Maps Collection
- Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
Tips for Using Maps[edit | edit source]
Maps must be used carefully for several reasons:
- There are often several places with the same name. You may want to use a Gazetteer to help you.
- The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there.
- Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.
- Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps. Look for neighboring towns and geographic features to find the area where your ancestor came from.
- Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.
For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general Maps Record Page.
Finding the Specific Town on the Map[edit | edit source]
To successfully research maps from Mexico, you must identify the town where your ancestor lived. Because there are several towns that have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct town on a map. Using gazetteers can help you to identify a place's the jurisdiction and help you locate it on a map. See the Mexico Gazetteers article for more information.
Types of Maps[edit | edit source]
Different types of maps help you in different ways, for example:
- Historical atlases describe the growth and development of countries, showing boundaries, migration routes, settlement patterns, military campaigns, and other historical information.
- Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide.
- Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities such as Mexico City.
To learn more about different types of maps, go to the general Maps Record Page.
Historical Maps Collections[edit | edit source]
Historical map collections are helpful because they can show you the geography of your ancestor's residence at or around the time they lived there. The following collection is helpful:
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection for Mexico - this collection at the University of Texas is available online. This map collection also covers areas besides present-day, Mexico. These areas are relevant because they belonged to Mexico or Spain at certain times.