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The following work explains the history and details of the Ordnance Survey maps:  
The following work explains the history and details of the Ordnance Survey maps:  


Harley, J. B. ''Ordnance Survey Maps: A Descriptive Manual. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1975.'' (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=280190&disp=Ordnance+survey+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 942 E3osa].)  
Harley, J. B. ''Ordnance Survey Maps: A Descriptive Manual. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1975.'' (Family History Library {{FHL|280190|title-id|disp=book 942 E3osa}}.)  


=== Using Maps  ===
=== Using Maps  ===
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=== Publications that can help you locate maps  ===
=== Publications that can help you locate maps  ===


''Rural and City Maps''. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=942+E73c book Reg 942 E73c]) This source lists British city maps not cited separately in the catalog.  
''Rural and City Maps''. Typescript. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1985. (Family History Library {{FHL|942 E73c|disp=book Reg 942 E73c}}) This source lists British city maps not cited separately in the catalog.  


Watt, Ian, comp. ''A Directory of U. K. Map Collections''. 2d ed. London, England: McCarta, [1985?]. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=543906&disp=A+directory+of+U%2EK%2E+map+collections%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book Ref 942 E74w].) This source briefly describes the various British map repositories (including county record offices), their holdings, hours, and copying facilities.  
Watt, Ian, comp. ''A Directory of U. K. Map Collections''. 2d ed. London, England: McCarta, [1985?]. (Family History Library {{FHL|543906|title-id|disp=book Ref 942 E74w}}.) This source briefly describes the various British map repositories (including county record offices), their holdings, hours, and copying facilities.  


You may purchase maps of Ireland through your local bookstore or from the following offices:  
You may purchase maps of Ireland through your local bookstore or from the following offices:  
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''A Genealogical Atlas of Ireland'' Gardner, David E., Derek Harland, and Frank Smith, comps.  
''A Genealogical Atlas of Ireland'' Gardner, David E., Derek Harland, and Frank Smith, comps.  


Ireland, Ordnance Survey. ''Irish Townland Survey'', Scale 1:10,560. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Public Archives of Canada, 198-. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=348821&disp=Irish+townland+survey%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6341635-66.)] These maps are divided by county and include a grid map for each county and are not available for circulation.  
Ireland, Ordnance Survey. ''Irish Townland Survey'', Scale 1:10,560. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Public Archives of Canada, 198-. (Family History Library {{FHL|348821|title-id|disp=fiche 6341635-66.)}} These maps are divided by county and include a grid map for each county and are not available for circulation.  


''Irish Townland Maps''. Londonderry: Inner City Trust, 1989. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=402231&disp=Irish+townland+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6342438-53, 6343060-70].) Arranged by county, these maps show all Irish townlands within their respective parishes.&nbsp; Not every county is represented in this series.  
''Irish Townland Maps''. Londonderry: Inner City Trust, 1989. (Family History Library {{FHL|402231|title-id|disp=fiche 6342438-53, 6343060-70}}.) Arranged by county, these maps show all Irish townlands within their respective parishes.&nbsp; Not every county is represented in this series.  


''Irish County Maps Showing the Location of Churches''. 4 vols. (One for each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster.) Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-77. (Family History Library book Ref 929.1 G286gs ser. A no. 54-57 1976-77; [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=98779&disp=Irish+county+maps+showing+the+locations+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6020286] (Munster) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=118369&disp=Irish+county+maps+showing+the+locations+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6020301] (Ulster) [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=118373&disp=Irish+county+maps+showing+the+locations+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6020302] (Leinster), [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=118380&disp=Irish+county+maps+showing+the+locations+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6020303] (Connaught). This set of county maps marks the locations of churches in Ireland.  
''Irish County Maps Showing the Location of Churches''. 4 vols. (One for each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Connaught, and Ulster.) Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1976-77. (Family History Library book Ref 929.1 G286gs ser. A no. 54-57 1976-77; {{FHL|98779|title-id|disp=fiche 6020286}} (Munster) {{FHL|118369|title-id|disp=6020301}} (Ulster) {{FHL|118373|title-id|disp=6020302}} (Leinster), {{FHL|118380|title-id|disp=6020303}} (Connaught). This set of county maps marks the locations of churches in Ireland.  


Mitchell, Brian. ''The New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1986. (Family History Library book Ref 941.5 E7m.) This book contains maps for each Irish county. The maps show civil parishes, baronies, and poor law unions.  
Mitchell, Brian. ''The New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1986. (Family History Library book Ref 941.5 E7m.) This book contains maps for each Irish county. The maps show civil parishes, baronies, and poor law unions.  
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