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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:// | *[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. 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> | *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> | ||
*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}}. | ||