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== Online Resources ==
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 "Maps" section of the United States Research Outline. Many maps are in published atlases.  
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System]
*[http://www.davidrumsey.com/directory/where/iowa/ David Rumsey Map Collection]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/iowa/ Maps of Iowa from MapofUS.org]. Includes boundary changes map.
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/Iowa.html Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=23853 The Iowa handbook for 1856 with a new and correct map] ($)
*[http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/maps/ Iowa Maps] at University of Iowa and Iowa State University
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/iowa_90.jpg Iowa] at University of Texas at Austin
*[http://ftp2.census.gov/geo/maps/general_ref/us_base/stco2003/stco2003.pdf United States Census Bureau State and County Map]
*[http://www.mygenealogyhound.com/maps/iowa-maps/iowa-county-maps.asp My Genealogy Hound] has free access to historic county maps
*[http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trr016.html Sanborn Maps]
*[http://www.iowahistory.org/libraries/research_collections/special_collections/fire_maps.html State Historical Society of Iowa]
*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/1875maps/index.html 1875 Historical Maps] - contains plat maps for the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor.
*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/EastCountiesOfIowa.html 1894 Historical Maps] - contains plat maps of counties in the East half of Iowa.  
*[http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/IA/state.htm 1895 Historical Maps] 
== Background  ==


Several types of maps are useful for genealogists as they search information in [http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/united_states/iowa_90.jpg Iowa]. Some maps 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]] for the United States. Many maps are in published atlases.
=== Internet Sources ===


*[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.
<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.  


*Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''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. {{FSC|611946|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 D27rb 1992}}. </ref> Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.
=== County Atlases ===


<br>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.


==Types of Maps==
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.
=== 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>


*''Atlas of the State of Iowa''. <ref> ''Atlas of the State of Iowa''. N.p.: Huebinger, 1904. {{FSC|46639|item|disp=FS Library film 966236 item 1}} </ref>
=== City ward maps ===
*The [http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/maps/ University of Iowa] and Iowa State University have wide ranging map collections for the state. Iowa maps and atlases are listed in the Locality.


=== City Ward Maps ===
=== <br>Historical Maps and Atlases  ===


=== County Maps ===
*A few maps of early Mormon and other pioneer trails are available at the Family History Library.
*[http://www.beforetime.net/iowagenealogy/misc/1875maps/index.html 1875 Historical Maps]&nbsp;this collection contains the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor


*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.'' <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. FS Library|112217|item|disp=FS Library film 989450 item 8}} </ref>
=== Land ownership maps ===
*[http://www.mygenealogyhound.com/maps/iowa-maps/iowa-county-maps.asp My Genealogy Hound] has free access to historic county maps for some Iowa Counties.
*[http://www.hearthstonelegacy.com/iowa-county-maps-counties-ia.htm State map of Iowa] showing the location of each Iowa County is on Hearthstone Legacy.<br>


=== GPS Coordinates ===
Locating township and county boundaries.


*There are many places to find the GPS Coordinates of a location, cemetery, township, city, etc. One easy website to use is from the [https://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=138:1:5707269042885 USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)].
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 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])  


=== Historical Maps and Atlases ===


*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 holders. 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>
*Andreas, A. T. ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa, 1875''. <ref> Andreas, A. T. ''Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa, 1875'' Chicago, Illinois: Lakeside Press, 1875. {{FSC|291263|item|disp=FS Library film 966235 item 1}}. </ref> This work has multiple filmings.
*A few maps of early Latter-day Saint and other pioneer trails are available at the {{FSC|IOWA MAPS MORMON|keywords|disp=FamilySearch Library}}.
*[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/EastCountiesOfIowa.html 1894 Historical Maps] showing counties in the East half of Iowa.
*[http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/IA/state.htm 1895 Historical Maps] a colorful map shows the entire state of Iowa with the option of viewing each individual state.


=== Land Ownership Maps ===
=== Plat maps ===


=== Locating township ===
<br>Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in the section of the United States Research Outline.


*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''. <ref> ''Land Ownership Maps''  Washington, District of Columbia, Library of Congress, 1983. {{FSC|595910|item|FS Library fiche 6079414-48}}</ref>
=== <br>Topography ===


===County Boundaries ===
<br>Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, roads, cemeteries, and churches.


*[http://www.mapofus.org/iowa/ County boundaries] changed often over the years, these maps show the county boundaries for each of the'''census years'''.


=== Plat Maps ===


Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in the section of the United States [[United States Maps|Maps]].


*[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.


=== Topography ===
=== <br>Printed Sources  ===


Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, roads, cemeteries, and churches.
The following statewide collections of maps may be helpful to you:


== Strategy ==
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*A valuable finding aid for Iowa maps is on microfilm is Cobb, David A. ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources.'' <ref> ''Guide to U.S. Map Resources.'' Chicago, Illinois and London, England: American Library Association, 1986. {{FSC|406973|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 E74co}} </ref>
*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.
*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)
*''Atlas of the State of Iowa''. N.p.: Huebinger, 1904. (Family History Library film 966236)
*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)
*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)


== References ==
=== Research helps ===


<references />  
<br>Family History Library Catalog, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps.


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Revision as of 12:52, 22 August 2008

Iowa Maps[edit | edit source]

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 "Maps" section of the United States Research Outline. Many maps are in published atlases.

Internet Sources[edit | edit source]


The David Rumsey Map Collection contains an extensive collection of historical atlases, maps, and other antique cartographic treasures.

County Atlases[edit | edit source]


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.


City ward maps[edit | edit source]


Historical Maps and Atlases[edit | edit source]

  • A few maps of early Mormon and other pioneer trails are available at the Family History Library.
  • 1875 Historical Maps this collection contains the Counties of Delaware, Jefferson, Marion, Page, Poweshiek and Taylor

Land ownership maps[edit | edit source]

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])


Plat maps[edit | edit source]


Plat and land ownership maps and other types of maps are described in the section of the United States Research Outline.


Topography[edit | edit source]


Topographical maps show physical and man-made features, such as creeks, hills, roads, cemeteries, and churches.




Printed Sources[edit | edit source]

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.
  • 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)
  • Atlas of the State of Iowa. N.p.: Huebinger, 1904. (Family History Library film 966236)
  • 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)
  • 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[edit | edit source]


Family History Library Catalog, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps.



 

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