Next time you're trying to find old maps online, take a look at OldMapsOnline. As the site explains, "The...
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Love Finding Old Maps Online? Help “Index” Them!
Recently I've seen two calls for volunteers to help "georeference" old maps. Basically, you're tagging the maps in a...
Land Ownership Maps: New Online Property Map Tools for U.S. Genealogy Research
Do you ever find it difficult locate U.S. property owned by your ancestors? Two online resources for land ownership...
Walka walka walka: New Google PAC-Maps!
It may not help with genealogy, but Google Maps just got a lot more fun! Yep, it's PAC-Maps, and with this latest...
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps: NEW Video Class
If your family lived in the U.S. between the late 1800s to mid-1900s, you should look for their home on Sanborn Fire...
How to Find Cemeteries in Google Earth
Do you ever wish there was a master map of all the cemeteries in the world? While there isn't one map that includes...
Did your family follow the usual path? Mapping U.S. Migration Patterns
The U.S. has long been typified as a nation of restless wanderers. Are we still? Well, it depends on where in the U.S....
We Dig These New Genealogy Records Gems every Friday!
Every week, we see so many new genealogy records posted online! We highlight major resources in individual blog posts....
Google Scholar for Genealogy? Here’s Why to Try It
Recently I heard from Sue Neale, whose story offers a compelling reason to use Google Scholar for genealogy research!...