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=== Finding Maps and Atlases === | === Finding Maps and Atlases === | ||
Collections of maps and atlases are available at historical societies, county record offices, libraries, and on the Internet. The | Collections of maps and atlases are available at historical societies, county record offices, libraries, and on the Internet. The FamilySearch Library has a good collection of maps and atlases for most countries of the world. Check for these records in the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
Because of boundary changes, the dissolution of empires, and the changes in place names, it is especially important to use maps in researching Central and Eastern European countries. Some helpful maps for these areas include: | Because of boundary changes, the dissolution of empires, and the changes in place names, it is especially important to use maps in researching Central and Eastern European countries. Some helpful maps for these areas include: | ||
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Recently published road atlases for each central and eastern European country have alphabetical indexes and show how town names are listed today. They can be found at public libraries or bookstores. | Recently published road atlases for each central and eastern European country have alphabetical indexes and show how town names are listed today. They can be found at public libraries or bookstores. | ||
A historical atlas can be very helpful in visualizing your ancestor’s homeland and may resolve research questions. Historical atlases are available at most libraries. The | A historical atlas can be very helpful in visualizing your ancestor’s homeland and may resolve research questions. Historical atlases are available at most libraries. The FamilySearch Library has several historical atlases including: | ||
Magocsi, Paul Robert. Historical Atlas of East Central Europe. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1993. (FS Library book 942 H2ho vol. 1.) | Magocsi, Paul Robert. Historical Atlas of East Central Europe. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1993. (FS Library book 942 H2ho vol. 1.) | ||
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