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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. | ||
*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. {{FHL|611946|item|disp= | *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. {{FHL|611946|item|disp=FS Library 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. | ||
== Atlases == | == Atlases == | ||
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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> | 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. {{FHL|46639|item|disp= | *''Atlas of the State of Iowa''. <ref> ''Atlas of the State of Iowa''. N.p.: Huebinger, 1904. {{FHL|46639|item|disp=FS Library film 966236 item 1}} </ref> | ||
*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. | *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. | ||
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== County Maps == | == County Maps == | ||
*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. FHL|112217|item|disp= | *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. FHL|112217|item|disp=FS Library film 989450 item 8}} </ref> | ||
*[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.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> | *[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> | ||
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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 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> | *[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. {{FHL|291263|item|disp= | *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. {{FHL|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 {{FHL|IOWA MAPS MORMON|keywords|disp=Family History Library}}. | *A few maps of early Latter-day Saint 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] 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. | ||
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{{FHL|IOWA MAPS|keywords|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps. | {{FHL|IOWA MAPS|keywords|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}, atlases and maps are both listed under Maps. | ||
*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. {{FHL|406973|item|disp= | *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. {{FHL|406973|item|disp=FS Library book 973 E74co}} </ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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