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Standardizing U.S. State Map Pages
Copy the following code into a sandbox, and then input the information that seems appropriate from the current map page in the appropriate section. Books referred to should be put in the resources section. Next do searches in the websites listed in the online maps section, and then do a Google search to see if there are additional map collections for that state.

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To learn more about maps in general, go to the  Maps Record Page. == Online Maps ==

*[URL Google Maps] *[URL David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection] *[URL Old Maps Online Collection] *[URL Library of Congress Maps Collection] *[URL Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library] *[URL Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection] *[URL Archive.org] *[URL Harvard University Scanned Maps] *[URL UWM American Geographical Society Library Digital Map Collection] *[URL University of California Berkeley Library]

== Tips for Using Maps ==

Maps must be used carefully for several reasons:

*There are often several places with the same name. You may want to use a  Gazetteer to help you. *The spelling and even names of some towns may have changed since your ancestor lived there. *Boundaries changed over time. Use historical maps to understand boundary changes.

For more tips and information on using maps, go to the general Maps Record Page.

=== Finding the Specific Town on the Map ===

To successfully research maps from STATE, you must identify the town and county where your ancestor lived. Because there are several towns that have the same name, you may need some additional information before you can locate the correct town on a map. Using gazetteers can help you to identify a place's jurisdiction and help you locate it on a map. See the State Gazetteers article for more information.

== Types of Maps ==

Different types of maps help you in different ways, for example:

*Historical atlases describe the growth and development of countries, showing boundaries, migration routes, settlement patterns, military campaigns, and other historical information. *Road atlases are useful because of the detail they provide. *Other types of maps include: parish maps, state maps, tourist maps, topographical maps, and air navigation maps. City maps are extremely helpful when researching in large cities.

To learn more about different types of maps, go to the general Maps Record Page.

== Historical Maps Collections ==

Historical map collections are helpful because they can show you the geography of your ancestor's residence at or around the time they lived there. The following collection is helpful:


 * [URL COLLECTION NAME] - DESCRIPTION.

==Resources==