If genealogy is about time and place, then accessing maps is a must for serious researchers. Once you can see where your ancestor lived, you can understand how transportation technology and geographical features impacted decisions in their lives. Frugal genealogists will love accessing maps online for FREE. How to Find Maps For Genealogy Research The fastest way to find maps for genealogy research involves "Googling it!" Two search queries you'll want to try are: “Historical maps [region/country