Category: Maps

How to Use Online Sanborn Maps for Genealogy

The Library of Congress has a collection of Sanborn fire insurance maps available online. They're a great resource for finding your ancestor's address.

3 New Ways to Learn About Your Ancestor’s Military Service

On Memorial Day, Americans traditionally place flowers on the graves of those who died in military service. We'll share three new ways to honor your ancestors who served by discovering their wartime experiences.

Historical Research Maps: Western States Premium

The regions of the Wild, Wild West didn't always look like they do today. Check out this map of the Western United States in 1857, plus a list of when states were organized into territories and admitted to the Union.

Better Together: Using Old Records and Maps Premium

See how comparing genealogy records and maps from similar time periods can help you research your ancestors.

How to Use Old Maps to Find Missing Ancestors Premium

Did your ancestors drop off the map? Maybe it's not because they moved, but because boundaries shifted or street names changed. We'll help you use old maps to solve place problems in your genealogy research.