Maps (Cartography)

ManyRoads’ Cartography Area

Maps – Landkarten

A Map of New England and New York 1676
A Map of New England and New York 1676: credit: Wikimedia

As in the past, ManyRoads is committed to providing access to a wide variety of downloadable ‘free’ maps. In this area, we offer nearly 500 Maps, many are quite ‘ancient’.

It is our strong belief that maps form an extremely useful bridge to understanding both the movement of peoples and groups as well as to the life styles and life options that were available in different times.

To quote the USGS (United States Geological Service)…

Maps are one of the many sources you may need to complete a family tree.

In genealogical research, maps often provide clues to where our ancestors may have lived and where to look for written records about them.

Beginners should master basic genealogical research techniques before starting to use topographic and historical maps.


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