Québec, Canada, Boundary Changes and Maps

= Introduction =

Township boundaries in Quebec have changed very little over the years. County and district boundaries have changed, however, and a township may have been included in different districts and counties at various times.

What You Are Looking For

 * Information about boundary changes over the years.
 * Maps of various years which show the boundary changes or census districts.

The following will help you learn where to find records that may mention your ancestor.

= Maps and gazetteers =

The maps and gazetteers listed in the following table will help you learn creation dates, boundary changes, and other information about boundaries over the years. Knowing the place can help you find records that may mention your ancestor. For further information, see the "Historical Geography" section of the Quebec Research Outline.

To find more sources that have maps or give information about places in Quebec, see What to Do Next, and click on Family History Library Catalog.