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Genealogy is about names, places, and dates. And so are maps, although those names are place names. Below are a few suggestions for guides to finding maps. Remember though, you'll find maps in all sorts of places. General guidebooks to genealogy may include sections or chapters dedicated to maps. Many local and family histories, as well as historical city directories will include maps that might illustrate your ancestor's experience.
NYPL RESEARCH GUIDES
Map of part of the real estate of W.W. Gilbert, decd., in the 9th ward of the city of New-York to be sold at auction on the 21st Jany., 1833, by James Bleecker & Sons (NYPL Digital Collections)
- Navigating Research at the Map Division: Getting Started at the New York Public Library
- New York City Property Map Collections at NYPL
- Genealogy : Getting Started at The New York Public Library
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Military Records for Genealogy Research
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- Historical Travels
OTHER ONLINE RESEARCH GUIDES
- Sanborn Maps / Library of CongressA guide to using fire insurance maps at the Library of Congress for genealogy research. Includes information about online maps.
- Maps at NARA of interest to GenealogistsThe National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has custody of over 5 million maps. Maps and related cartographic records are often useful for genealogical research. They can provide important information on place names and localities at the time the maps were created; show changing political boundaries, counties and minor civil subdivisions; sometimes include names of individual land owners or residents.
PRINT GUIDES
Walking with Your Ancestors by Call Number: *R-USLHG CS49 .K37 2005ISBN: 1558707301Publication Date: 2005-08-20A Genealogist's Guide to Using Maps and Geography The truth about genealogy is that, although you might believe it has something to do with history, it actually has something more to do with geography.
Genealogy, Geography, and Maps by Call Number: Map Div. 06-5998ISBN: 0777921618Publication Date: 2006-05-01
The Family Tree Historical Maps Book - Europe by Call Number: G1796.E6225ISBN: 9781440342042Publication Date: 2015-04-13This country-by-country atlas is an indispensable tool for European genealogy. Put your ancestral origins in geographical context, unravel the boundary changes that trip up genealogists, and envision the old country as your ancestors knew it.
Map Guide to American Migration Routes by Call Number: *R-USLHG E179.5 D65 1997ISBN: 9781877677748Publication Date: 1997-04-01Preface -- Colonial roads to 1750: -- The Boston Post road and the King's Highway -- The Lancaster road -- The Fall Line road -- The Great Valley road -- The Pioneer's road -- The Upper road -- Colonial roads, 1750-1775: -- Braddock's road -- Forbes' road -- The Wilderness road -- New York migrations -- Roads to Ohio country: -- Zane's trace -- The Nashville road -- The National road -- Roads to the old southwest: -- The Natchez trace -- The Federal Horse path -- The ways south after 1815 -- Notes and references -- Index --Maps and illustrations.
An Atlas of International Migration by Call Number: G1046.E27 .S4 1993ISBN: 1873836309Publication Date: 1993-11-01The Atlas can be used productively in courses on history, international relations & area studies as well as such topics as the Atlantic slave trade & European emigration to the Americas. The volume includes an extensive introduction, a glossary of terms, & an annotated bibliography on migration. Covering the world, it represents a meaningful yet novel way of exploring human development & studying contemporary issues such as illegal immigration & displaced persons.- A genealogical and historical atlas of the United States of America byCall Number: *R-Map Div. G1201.E6225 K5 1976Publication Date: 1976Includes alphabetical list of towns and counties showing census of 1880 as a basis except in cases where later reports of a reliable character show a decided gain. Includes index.
