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Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads. | Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads. | ||
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Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in the "[[United States Maps|Maps]]" section of the United States Research Outline. Many maps are in published atlases. | Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in the "[[United States Maps|Maps]]" section of the United States Research Outline. Many maps are in published atlases. | ||
[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]. This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties. | |||
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The following are statewide atlases: | The following are statewide atlases: | ||
''New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc.'' | ''New Topographical Atlas and Gazetteer of Indiana: Comprising a Topographical View of the Several Counties of the State, Together with a Railroad Map of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois; an Alphabetical Gazetteer, Giving a Concise Description and the Location of Cities, Villages, Post Offices, Railroad Stations, Landings etc.'' | ||
''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana''. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (Family History Library book Q 977.2 E3i; film 465403) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams. | ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana''. Chicago, Illinois: Baskin, Forster, 1876. (Family History Library book Q 977.2 E3i; film 465403) This contains maps for 1876 that show township and range; county maps; town and city maps that show wards and streets; and maps of roads, railroads, rivers, and streams. | ||
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http://129.79.145.5/arcims/igic/viewer.htm | http://129.79.145.5/arcims/igic/viewer.htm | ||
http://atlas.ulib.iupui.edu/librarycongress_sid/indianamaps.html<br> | http://atlas.ulib.iupui.edu/librarycongress_sid/indianamaps.html<br> | ||
Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html | Printable maps are also available from the National Atlas of the United States -- http://nationalatlas.gov/printable.html | ||
[[Category:Indiana]] | [[Category:Indiana]] | ||