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== Iowa Maps == | == Iowa Maps == | ||
Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical, Plat, Land ownership maps plus many others are described in the | Several types of maps are useful for genealogists. Some give historical background of the area or show migration routes, such as roads, rivers, and railroads. Topographical, Plat, Land ownership maps plus many others are described in the [[United States Maps|Maps]] section of the United States Research Outline. Many maps are in published atlases. | ||
=== Internet Sources === | === Internet Sources === | ||
<br>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. | <br>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. | ||
=== County Atlases === | === County Atlases === | ||
Atlases for most Iowa counties begin about 1870 and may contain some biographical information about families in that county. Sometimes they include pictures of individuals and their homes and farms.<br> | |||
=== City ward maps === | |||
=== City ward maps === | |||
=== <br>Historical Maps and Atlases === | === <br>Historical Maps and Atlases === | ||
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*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/1875maps/index.html 1875 Historical Maps] 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] this collection contains plat maps for the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor. | ||
=== Land ownership maps === | === Land ownership maps === | ||
Locating township and county boundaries. | |||
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 on microfiche at the Family History Library in: Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division. ''Land Ownership Maps''. (Family History Library fiche 6079414-48 [Iowa])<br> | |||
=== Plat maps === | === Plat maps === | ||
Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in the section of the United States Research Outline. | |||
*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/1875maps/index.html 1875 Historical Maps] 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] this collection contains plat maps for the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor | ||
=== <br>Topography === | === <br>Topography === | ||
Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, roads, cemeteries, and churches. | |||
=== | === Printed Sources === | ||
The following statewide collections of maps may be helpful to you: | The following statewide collections of maps may be helpful to you: | ||
*The University of Iowa and Iowa State University have wide ranging map collections for the state. Iowa maps and atlases are listed in the Locality. | *The University of Iowa and Iowa State University have wide ranging map collections for the state. Iowa maps and atlases are listed in the Locality. | ||
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*A valuable finding aid for Iowa maps is: Cobb, David A. ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources. Chicago, Illinois and London, England: American Library Association, 1986''. (Family History Library book 973 E74co) | *A valuable finding aid for Iowa maps is: Cobb, David A. ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources. Chicago, Illinois and London, England: American Library Association, 1986''. (Family History Library book 973 E74co) | ||
=== Research helps === | === Research helps === | ||
Family History Library Catalog, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps. | |||
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[[Category:Iowa|Category: Iowa, Iowa Maps]] | [[Category:Iowa|Category: Iowa, Iowa Maps]] | ||