Very cool mapping site I came across today. It's called Map A List. How it works - create a spreadsheet in Google Docs and the program uses that spreadsheet to create the map. The green bubbles on the map below are a label or sorts. You indicate what that particular place on the map represents. On my map below, each bubble represents a location that my ancestors lived.
This type of mapping program can be used for all kinds of things - Road Trips, Locations of genealogy bloggers in the United States or Cemetery Locations just to name a few.
You can even use geocoding and there are tutorials and help forums right on the website.
So what would you use this type of mapping program for?
Sheri, I did this but the lineages had different colored pins. You can then see where marriages could take place and families mingled. A feature that wasn't thought about as I was marking their trail west.
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ReplyDeleteI was just working on map resources this week, too. Thanks for the additional resource! I think maps are fun, and anything to make that family tree more visual is a plus in my book.
This looks like something I would like to do. Hope it is as easy as you make it sound. If not....you'll be hearing from me!!
ReplyDeleteMelinda...sorry, I don't know how to do this.
What does the spreadsheet look like? Just a list of places?
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