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*[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map].  This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties.
*[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map].  This map will allow you to zoom in on any state or county in the United States and read the names of all of the neighboring counties.


*''Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources'' <ref> Eichholz, Alice, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992. (FHL book 973 D27rb 1992; computer number 594021.)</ref> Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.
*Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources.'' Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992. {{FHL|611946|item|disp=FHL book 973 D27rb 1992}}. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.


=== Atlases  ===
=== Atlases  ===
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=== County Maps  ===
=== County Maps  ===


*There are maps that have been taken from County Histories. <ref>Maps Taken from County Histories, etc. and Filed Separately at the Iowa State Historical Society. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library film 989450 item 8) </ref>
*There are maps that have been taken from County Histories. ''Maps Taken from County Histories, etc. and Filed Separately at the Iowa State Historical Society.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. FHL|112217|item|disp=FHL film 989450 item 8}}


=== GPS Coordinates  ===
=== GPS Coordinates  ===
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*The [http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/where/iowa/ David Rumsey Map Collection] contains an extensive collection of historical atlases, maps, and other antique cartographic treasures.  
*The [http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/where/iowa/ David Rumsey Map Collection] contains an extensive collection of historical atlases, maps, and other antique cartographic treasures.  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanborn_Mapsctions/fire_maps.html Fire Insurance Maps] provide a wonderful view of your ancestor's life. The Library of Congress has [http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trr016.html Sanborn Maps].Iowa Sanborn maps for over 1,000 cities and towns are available online to University of Iowa students and State Library card holdres.&nbsp; A list of the maps is available to download through the [http://www.iowahistory.org/libraries/research_collections/special_collections/fire_maps.html State Historical Society of Iowa].<br>
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanborn_Mapsctions/fire_maps.html Fire Insurance Maps] provide a wonderful view of your ancestor's life. The Library of Congress has [http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trr016.html Sanborn Maps].Iowa Sanborn maps for over 1,000 cities and towns are available online to University of Iowa students and State Library card holdres.&nbsp; A list of the maps is available to download through the [http://www.iowahistory.org/libraries/research_collections/special_collections/fire_maps.html State Historical Society of Iowa].<br>  
*The Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa is available on microfilm. <ref>Andreas, A. T. ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa, 1875''. Chicago, Illinois: Lakeside Press, 1875. (Family History Library film 966235 item 2 or film 980875 item 1) </ref>
*Andreas, A. T. ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa, 1875''. Chicago, Illinois: Lakeside Press, 1875. {{FHL|291263|item|disp=FHL film 966235 item 1}}. This work has multiple filmings.
*A few maps of early Mormon and other pioneer trails are available at the {{FHL|IOWA MAPS MORMON|keywords|disp=Family History Library}}.  
*A few maps of early Mormon and other pioneer trails are available at the {{FHL|IOWA MAPS MORMON|keywords|disp=Family History Library}}.  
*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/1875maps/index.html 1875 Historical Maps]&nbsp;this collection contains plat maps for the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor.  
*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/1875maps/index.html 1875 Historical Maps]&nbsp;this collection contains plat maps for the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor.  
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==== Locating township  ====
==== Locating township  ====


*Land ownership maps exist for certain Iowa counties from 1858 to 1900. These maps provide the name of the landowner and the names of the owners of adjacent land.&nbsp;There are 35 Iowa land ownership maps published from 1858 to 1900<ref> On microfiche at the Family History Library in: Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division. ''Land Ownership Maps''. (Family History Library fiche 6079414-48)</ref><br>
*Land ownership maps exist for certain Iowa counties from 1858 to 1900. These maps provide the name of the landowner and the names of the owners of adjacent land. There are 35 Iowa land ownership maps published from 1858 to 1900 Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division. See ''Land Ownership Maps''. Washington, District of Columbia&nbsp;: Library of Congress, 1983. {{FHL|595910|item|FHL fiche 6079414-48}}<br>


==== County Boundaries  ====
==== County Boundaries  ====
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{{FHL|IOWA MAPS|keywords|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps.  
{{FHL|IOWA MAPS|keywords|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps.  


*A valuable finding aid for Iowa maps is on microfilm <ref>Cobb, David A. ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources. Chicago, Illinois and London, England: American Library Association, 1986''. (Family History Library book 973 E74co)</ref>
*A valuable finding aid for Iowa maps is on microfilm is Cobb, David A. ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources.'' Chicago, Illinois and London, England: American Library Association, 1986. {{FHL|406973|item|disp=FHL book 973 E74co}}


=== References  ===
=== References  ===
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