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Same Place, Different Name

Provides an example of how the modern county of Sullivan, Tennessee wandered between three different states over the course of its history.

the BIG Map Blog

A blog by a filmmaker/geographer providing enormous maps and access to the full-resolution file. All kinds of historic maps.

Walking in their Footsteps: Maps and the Family Historian

This post on The Parchment Rustler explores a range of practical mapping methods which can help you to amke decisions in your genealogy research. Illustrations depict the Outlier Method, used to identify possible errors or unusual points in your work, and Context Embedding, where you use maps to highlight other record sources to look at. A variety of digital resources and working tips are also included.

Wikimedia Commons Atlas

World Maps

Online maps of general interest. Maps of the world.