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|[[Image:Scotland map.png|thumb|right|207x304px|<center>Scotland Map<center>]]Maps may describe: | |[[Image:Scotland map.png|thumb|right|207x304px|<center>Scotland Map<center>]]Maps may describe: | ||
==Introduction== | |||
Maps can help you locate where your ancestors lived. There are many types of maps, and each can help you in a different way. | Maps can help you locate where your ancestors lived. There are many types of maps, and each can help you in a different way. | ||
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*The first edition of the Ordnance Survey maps is available online on the [http://www.cassinimaps.co.uk/ Cassini Maps Site] ($). | *The first edition of the Ordnance Survey maps is available online on the [http://www.cassinimaps.co.uk/ Cassini Maps Site] ($). | ||
==Types of Maps== | |||
There are many types of maps such as: | There are many types of maps such as: | ||
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*''Rural and City Maps.'' Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 E73c|disp=942 E73c}}.) | *''Rural and City Maps.'' Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1985. (Family History Library book {{FHL|942 E73c|disp=942 E73c}}.) | ||
==Using Maps== | |||
Use maps carefully because: | Use maps carefully because: | ||
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*Jurisdictional boundaries may not be indicated. | *Jurisdictional boundaries may not be indicated. | ||
==Finding the Specific Place on the Map== | |||
To do successful research in Scottish records, you must identify where your ancestor lived. Because many localities have the same name, you may need some more information before you can find the correct area on a map. Search [[G genealogical glossary terms|gazetteers]], histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about the area, including the following information: | To do successful research in Scottish records, you must identify where your ancestor lived. Because many localities have the same name, you may need some more information before you can find the correct area on a map. Search [[G genealogical glossary terms|gazetteers]], histories, family records, and other sources to learn all you can about the area, including the following information: | ||
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This information will help you distinguish between places of the same name and help you locate the correct place on a map. See the "[[Scotland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section for more information. | This information will help you distinguish between places of the same name and help you locate the correct place on a map. See the "[[Scotland Gazetteers|Gazetteers]]" section for more information. | ||
==Finding Maps and Atlases== | |||
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City has a good collection of Scottish maps and atlases. To find call numbers, look in the search FamilySearch Catalog]Search under: | The Family History Library in Salt Lake City has a good collection of Scottish maps and atlases. To find call numbers, look in the search FamilySearch Catalog]Search under: | ||
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Internet: [http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_MAPS/0_maps_thumbnails.htm Maps] | Internet: [http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_MAPS/0_maps_thumbnails.htm Maps] | ||
==Scotland's Old and New Counties== | |||
In 1974, the thirty-four counties of Scotland were reorganized into twelve regions. For more information, see [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|Scotland Old and New Counties]]. | In 1974, the thirty-four counties of Scotland were reorganized into twelve regions. For more information, see [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|Scotland Old and New Counties]]. | ||