User:Carlyannbagley/sandbox17

Maps Project for Underserved Countries
Project Leader: Carly Bagley Task List: Task List Example: Mexico Maps page example Purpose: To update/standardize the maps pages for each country. You will use a lot of your best judgement to make these pages better. Some of these pages won't have much information. And some may have an incredible amount of information. And so we may have to modify the template in the future. Please reach out anytime you have questions or have difficulties knowing where to place information.

PART 1 : Google Spreadsheet
1. Go to the Task List above and open the Google Spreadsheet. Select a tab for a geographic area.

2. You'll notice that each sheet has columns for Name, Country, and Maps. Here's a key for what everything means on this spreadsheet:
 * Purple Name column: List your name next to a country you are working on so you can organize who will work on which countries.
 * Blue Country column: This column lists the pages that you will update. You won't edit this column but you can click on each of the countries and it will take you to its FamilySearch Wiki home page.
 * Yellow and Orange Maps column: This column is where you will fill cells with green when you complete them. (You can also leave comments or notes in these cells if you need to organize yourself.)
 * Green Gazetteer Notes columns: These columns are where you will put any information that more appropriately belongs on the country's gazetteer page. (If you have questions on this section, please message Carly :) )
 * Yellow cells represent countries with map pages that already have a page created with information on them.
 * Orange cells represent countries that don't have map pages. (If you look at the sidebar of these country pages, you'll see that Maps is a red link. These are the countries that have orange cells.)

3. Type your name in the purple Name column next to the country you would like to work on.

PART 2 : Filling out your country's template
1. Create a sandbox page so you can copy a template and fill it out with information. If you need help with how to create a sandbox, go to this page. 2. Copy the following template below and paste it in your sandbox. You will use this to organize your country 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]


 * == 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.
 * *Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.
 * *Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps.


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


 * To successfully research maps from COUNTRY, you must identify the town 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 the jurisdiction and help you locate it on a map. See the COUNTRY 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.


 * === 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.


 * == Why Use Maps ==


 * Maps are an important source to locate the places where your ancestors lived. They help you see the neighboring towns and geographic features of the area from which your ancestor came.


 * Maps are also helpful in locating places, parishes, geographical features, transportation routes, and proximity to other towns. Historical maps are especially useful for understanding boundary changes.


 * Maps are published either individually or as an atlas. An atlas is a bound collection of maps. Maps may also be included in gazetteers, guidebooks, local histories, historical geographies, encyclopedias, and history texts.

3. The template is broken up into sections. See below and work on each section at a time.

STEP 1 : Breadcrumb
1. Go to the breadcrumb section. It should look like this:



2. Where there is COUNTRY, put in the name of your country. 3. Select Save page. 4. Check your breadcrumbs links. They should direct you to the original maps pages for your country. (Occasionally, it'll link to a page that has yet to be created. That's fine, just be sure to double-check!) 5. If all is well, move onto the next section!

STEP 2: Online Maps
Go to the Online Maps section. Select "edit source". It should look like this:
 * == 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]

#1. Google Maps
1. For the FIRST bullet point, go to Google Maps. 2. Type in your country in the Google search bar. It should take you to an online map of the country. 3. Copy the URL. 4. Go back to your Wiki sandbox and paste the URL where "URL" is for the FIRST bullet point. It should look like this:
 * *Google Maps

#2. David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection
1. For the SECOND bullet point, go to David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection. 2. Go to "Search the Collection" and type in your country. Select "Go". 3. Usually, you will have so many search results. To refine and narrow your search, go to the left sidebar. There will be a heading that says, WHERE and underneath your country should be listed. Select your country. 4. The page will bring you updated search results. Copy the URL. 5. Go back to your Wiki sandbox and paste the URL where "URL" is for the SECOND bullet point. It should look like this:
 * *David Rumsey Historical Maps Collection

#3. Old Maps Online Collection
1. For the THIRD bullet point, go to Old Maps Online. 2. Type in your country in the search bar and select the magnifying glass. 3. Make sure the map zooms in on your country and that the right sidebar lists maps for your country. Copy the URL. 4. Go back to your Wiki sandbox and paste the URL where "URL" is for the THIRD bullet point. It should look like this:
 * *Old Maps Online Collection

#4. Library of Congress Maps Collection
1. For the FOURTH bullet point, go to Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library. 2. Type in your country in the search bar and select the magnifying glass. 3. You might have too many search results. To refine and narrow your search, go to the left sidebar. There will be a heading that says, Locations and underneath your country should be listed. Select your county. 4. The page will bring you updated search results. Copy the URL. 5. Go back to your Wiki sandbox and paste the URL where "URL" is for the FOURTH bullet point. It should look like this:
 * *Library of Congress Maps Collection

#5. Norman B. Leventhal Map & Eduation Center at the Boston Public Library
1. For the FIFTH bullet point, go to Library of Congress Maps. 2. Type in your country in the search bar and select the magnifying glass. 3. You might have too many search results. To refine and narrow your search, go to the left sidebar. There will be a heading that says, Locations and underneath your country should be listed. Select your county. 4. The page will bring you updated search results. Copy the URL. 5. Go back to your Wiki sandbox and paste the URL where "URL" is for the FIFTH bullet point. It should look like this:
 * *Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library

#6. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
1. For the SIXTH bullet point, go to Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection. 2. On this web page, there are a few categories of different places and regions. Select a region (Africa, The Americas, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Europe, The Middle East, Polar Regions and Oceans, Russia and the Former Soviet Republics) where your country is. 3. Select your country from the list. 4. Copy the URL for this page. 5. Go back to your Wiki sandbox and paste the URL where "URL" is for the SIXTH bullet point. It should look like this:
 * *Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

#7. Other Collections
1. For the LAST bullet point(s), do some quick Google searches for other collections. Try to search for digital map collections from a university library, national archive, or established historical society. Use the table below to guide your decisions on which collections to include:

*** If you ever have a question about what sources you should include, please feel free to send Carly a Yammer message! :)

STEP 3 : Tips for Using Maps
1. If you go to the "Using Maps" section, you should see the following:
 * == 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.
 * *Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.
 * *Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps.


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


 * To successfully research maps from COUNTRY, you must identify the town 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 the jurisdiction and help you locate it on a map. See the COUNTRY Gazetteers article for more information.

2. You will leave this section as is except you will replace "COUNTRY" with the name of your country. And then select "Save Page". 3. Double check that you saved it correctly. It should look like the following:
 * == 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.
 * Place-names are often misspelled in English sources. Difficult names may have been shortened and important diacritic marks omitted.
 * Political boundaries are not clearly indicated on all maps.


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


 * To successfully research maps from Mexico, you must identify the town 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 the jurisdiction and help you locate it on a map. See the Mexico Gazetteers article for more information.

STEP 4 : Types of Maps
1. If you go down to this section, it should look like this:


 * == 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.


 * === 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.

2. You won't change anything in this section except underneath the heading "Historical Maps Collections". This is where you would want to add any other historical map collections that aren't already listed underneath the "Online Maps" heading. We're going to hold off on this for a moment so move to the next section.

STEP 5 : Why Use Maps
1. When you go to this section, you should see the following:


 * == Why Use Maps ==


 * Maps are an important source to locate the places where your ancestors lived. They help you see the neighboring towns and geographic features of the area from which your ancestor came.


 * Maps are also helpful in locating places, parishes, geographical features, transportation routes, and proximity to other towns. Historical maps are especially useful for understanding boundary changes.


 * Maps are published either individually or as an atlas. An atlas is a bound collection of maps. Maps may also be included in gazetteers, guidebooks, local histories, historical geographies, encyclopedias, and history texts.

2. Leave this section as is.

PART 3 : Getting Info off original Wiki page
1. If you are creating a brand new Maps page from scratch, then you may skip this section and move onto the section under  Finishing your page . 2. Go to the original Wiki page to see if there's information there that needs to be added to the updated page. You might have to use some problem solving for this section. Please Yammer message Carly and she'd be more than willing to help you.

Check links
1. Check links to see if they are broken or if you can view them. Don't include broken links. 2. If a link isn't broken, check to see if it's from Google Maps, David Rumsey, Old Maps Online, Library of Congress, Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library, Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection. If it is, don't include these links. (We already have a link to the website for these.) 3. Is this map a part of a larger collection of maps of your country? If so, link to the collection as a whole. If not, then just keep the one link as is. 4. We also want to make sure the map is high quality. Is the resolution of the map good or is it fuzzy/pixelated? Is the map detailed? Does the map mostly contain your country or is it of a large region? Link only to maps that are high resolution and include detailed information of your country. (It may be hard to decide/discern with this one. Send Carly a Yammer message and she can help you out.) 5. Now that you have an idea of what links you should keep, go to the Historical Maps Collection and use the following template to list links/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.

6. Replace URL with the actual link to the collection/map. 7. Replace COLLECTION NAME with the name of the collection/name of the map. 8. Replace DESCRIPTION with explanatory information of the map or collection (if needed). You'll probably find that information on the original page Wiki page. 9. If you need to add more than one link, copy the bullet point template above and use that. 10. Also if you are using more than one link, change "The following collection is helpful:" to "The following collections are helpful:"  This just makes this grammatically correct.

Information on pages
1. This part is a little more difficult. Use your best judgement to sort information into the sections of "Why Use Maps", "Using Maps", "Finding the Specific Town on the Map", and "Types of Maps". 2. Just add information relevant to your specific country. We already have general information about maps taken care of. 3. Again if you need help sorting through what to include, send a Yammer message to Carly.

PART 4 : Finishing your page
1. After you have finished editing your page, select Save page to save your work. 2. Look at your finished page. Make sure it looks similar to this example. 3. Double check that everything looks alright.
 * Does your breadcrumb look okay?
 * You should have 4 headings and 2 subheading on your page.
 * Do all your links redirect you correctly?
 * Are any of your links red?
 * Did you get all the information from the original Wiki page that you wanted to include on this new page?

(You might want a second opinion for the first few countries you do. Feel free to reach out to Carly or another missionary working on this project.) 4. If everything looks alright, go back into Edit source in the top left side. 5. Select ALL of the text and copy it. 6. Open a new tab and go to the original Wiki map page for your country. 7. Select Edit source for the original Wiki map page for your country. 8.