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Document Detective: Understanding Railroad Maps Premium

Railroad maps can provide useful, interesting information about your ancestors and their communities. Here are eight tips for using them.

7 Most Useful Historical Maps Premium

Genealogy isn't all text records and photos. Map out your ancestor's community and step back into time with these most useful historical maps.

Using Google Earth for Genealogy Premium

Did you know that there are hundreds of free historical maps right inside of the free Google Earth Pro software? Learn how to use Google Earth for genealogy.

Historical Research Maps: Plat Maps Premium

Gaze into your ancestor's past with plat maps, which show the divisions of land in your ancestor's neighborhood.

What’s What? Using Old Maps, Atlases and Gazetteers in Your Family History Premium

In this article, you'll learn to distinguish between maps, atlases and gazetteers as well as useful resources for finding each type of geographical resource.

Historical Research Maps: Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Premium

Gaze into the streets where your ancestors lived with one of the most reliable collections of maps: Sanborn fire insurance maps.

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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

Sign up for the Family Tree Newsletter and get 10 research forms as a special thanks!

Find Old Places on Modern Maps with Map Warper Premium

If you need to put yesterday’s geography into today’s context, The New York Public Library has just the tool - Map Warper. Here's how to use it!

Research Roadmap: Enumeration District Maps Premium

Learn how census enumeration district maps can be useful to your research, and get tips for finding and reading these maps.

Using Cemetery Plot Maps in Your Genealogy Research

Cemeteries are some of genealogists' favorite haunts. Learn about cemetery plot maps and how they can help your research there.

Ethnographic Maps Example: Manhattan Nationalities Premium

See the ethnic makeup of your ancestor's community with ethnographic maps, like this one of Manhattan in 1890.

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.

Three 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.