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Over View of AniMap


AniMap is a program which shows maps for each of the 50 states with all the county boundary changes that have taken place since the first settlements. A number of controls are available which allow you to quickly display the map for any given year, or a Run mode where you can view the changes in sequence either backward or forward in time.

To assist you in viewing the changes for a particular place, there are markers (available in a choice of designs and colors) which you can place on the map at any chosen spot. You may put up to 50 of these on any one map and even save a set of markers to use in a future session.

A variety of overlays let you view the current county and state boundaries over the map for any year. You may also save any map to use as an overlay on any other if you have two specific years you want to compare. Overlays for latitude and longitude grids, township/range data, railroads and waterways are also available. A system has been built in which allows you to view the latitude and longitude coordinates for the point where the cursor appears on the map. This will let you place a marker at any set of coordinates. This system also includes a Mileage Mode which lets you measure the distance between any two of the markers you have placed.

SiteFinder is a database containing more than one million listings for cities, towns and many other places of historical interest in the U.S., giving the state and county where they are located plus the latitude-longitude coordinates. This new edition also contains a file with the locations of county courthouses and lists locating more than 100,000 cemeteries, 165,000 churches and 167,000 schools. (This database may be accessed by selecting "SiteFinder" from the AniMap options menu).

SiteFinder contains a powerful Search feature which will allow you to locate places of interest, and a "Pluck" option that will build you a list (up to 20 items) of places to mark on your maps. When you exit SiteFinder, you will be returned to AniMap where you may access your Pluck List and plot the locations you have selected with a double click of your mouse. This will place a marker for the chosen location and include the name as well.

Maps from AniMap may be printed in color or black and white in a choice of formats. You may also export the maps and use them as illustrations in other software.