Category: Maps

Historical Research Maps: Population Density Premium

Learn how to use population density maps, which show you how many people lived in a particular area.

How to Read Ethnographic Maps Premium

Discover the ethnic makeup of your ancestor's homeland with ethnographic maps.

Research Roadmap: Military Maps Premium

Learn how to understand the details of military maps and apply them strategically to your family history.

Tutorial: How to Find Family Hometowns on Topographic Maps With USGS Topoview Premium

Get the lay of your ancestors' land by using the Topoview website to view free, topographic maps of the places they lived.

Research Roadmap: Railroad Maps Premium

Discover the paths your ancestors used to go west using railroad maps.

Research Roadmap: Topographical Maps Premium

Find out how topographical maps can give you specific details about your ancestors' hometowns and travel.

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Research Roundup: What to Know about Panoramic Maps Premium

Discover genealogical hints and clues in panoramic maps.

Using Old Maps to Answer My Genealogy Question

Genealogists love old maps. I could browse the David Rumsey Map Collection for days. But maps are more than cool to look at. In our Use Historical Maps to Solve Research Problems webinar on Tuesday, April 28, D. Joshua Taylor will show you how to use maps as tools...