Several of you contacted me for information regarding a book(s) showing the early highway system in America. Please see my earlier post below. I am enclosing the title of the book mentioned, as well as another that might help one to understand how and why our ancestors went the directions they did. In order to help your local librarian, simply print the following information, and request an InterLibrary Loan. Your librarian should know what to do. Most libraries offer this service. 1. WESTWARD EXPANSION: A HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER by Ray Allen Billington, 4th ed. 0-02-309840-6 (Later editions may be available, also). This book tells the story of westward migration actually starting in Europe in the 15th century. Maps frequent the pages showing early settlement sites and often traveled paths or roads. 2. FRONTIER AMERICA: THE STORY OF THE WESTWARD MOVEMENT by Thomas D. Clark, 1st ed. LC# 59-7212 Although this book is not as graphic as the other, it does show forts and early settlement sites. It also offers insight on how folks lived. As in the first book, explanation is offer on how America's history marked the westward passage of its early families. EARLIER POST - I would like to throw my hat into this discussion. I asked this same question regarding my Tipton County TN ancestors who traveled from the Carolinas from the early 19th century until after the Civil War. Fortunately, I am the Reference Librarian at an academic library. This quest took me into the book stacks where I found a dusty volume with a wealth of information. During the latter 18th and early 19th centuries, there was a movement afoot in the newly formed American government to create a national highway system. The goal was to have roads that would tie each state together. If one looks at this early highway system, the paths by which many of our ancestors followed as they moved westward can be seen. In fact...our primary Interstates still follow a similar trail. If there is further interest in this topic, let me know and I will locate the title of the book, which can be Interlibrary Loaned through most public or academic libraries at no or a nominal charge. Vicky Smith Gann