Maps and gazetteers can help you solve these fie comon place-related genealogical questions.
Just what kinds of puzzles can maps and gazetteers help you solve?
As you ferret out records that mention your ancestors, you're bound to
need answers to these five questions:
1. How do I find the county where a town is located?
Genealogical sources such as court, land and probate records are
usually maintained at the county level, so it's important to know the
county where your ancestors lived. You can identify the county using
the RootsWeb county finder at <resources.rootsweb.com/usa> or the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) <geonames.usgs.gov>.