If you want a digital map that is free, you can look at http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic where you can enter a name of a "populated place," a lake, rapids, school and others. It can find a place even if it has a historical name. There are several types of maps. The one which used to be best was a "tiger" map. It had county lines, water features, etc. TheHometownLocator map seems to be a good substitute. Each place is identified with name, county, elevation, latitude and longitude, the state, map name and date when entered. Note that if you bookmark the site, you need to get the name from the FAQs area (next to the red "Stop! Do not bookmark...") or above which is different from what you will see on the page itself. The maps available now include Expedia, Yahoo, Mapquest, Google, Microsoft Virtual and others. You can zero in on the site down to the street level in some maps or move out to see the surrounding area. You can also buy good quality maps from there if you still prefer that option. (See the Homepage) Cynthia McDaniel -----Original Message----- From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Poldi Tonin Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:17 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Fry & Jefferson Map I wish to purchase a large copy of the Fry and Jefferson map of Virginia and surrounding states. I need a copy that has sharp details, such as the names and places noted on the map. I need the map to track several families and find this map to be an excellent visual for this purpose. Thanking everyone in advance for reading this message and for replying. Poldi -- "She is insane, of course. The family history has become a mania for her." Hercule Poirot http://www.FrontPorchRockerNews.blogspot.com http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Langford This project includes Lankford spelling also. "Truth and reason are eternal. They have prevailed. And they will eternally prevail; however, in times and places they may be overborne for a while by violence, military, civil, or ecclesiastical." --Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson, 1810 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.375 / Virus Database: 270.13.8/2227 - Release Date: 07/09/09 05:55:00 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html