Plotting Land on Google Maps

For years I’ve used Google Maps to plot the land parcels my ancestors owned. I just like to have a visual on a present-day map, especially if I want to visit the area or see what’s become of the land.

For the project I’m working on right now, I want to see all of the original land owners (those that purchased land from the federal US government) in a particular section. While a list is nice, I want a visual depiction. So I’m taking the information and plotting it on Google Maps.

Want to see how I made this map? Come behind the scenes with me as I show you how I use the Bureau of Land Management website to find the original land owners in a specific place, how I find the specific section on a present-day map, and how I plot the parcels on Google Maps.

Watch the video above to get a behind-the-scenes look at how I use Google Maps to plot land parcels. Then, head over to Google and play around with your own projects.

I hope you enjoyed this video and that you’re ready to try out some of the things you saw in this video. If you found this helpful, be sure to add the Genealogy In Action blog to your favorite RSS reader.

© Julie Tarr. This article was first published at Genealogy In Action; appearance of this article elsewhere, without my permission, violates copyright.