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=== Atlases === | === Atlases === | ||
An atlas is a bound collection of maps. It often contains historical and geographical information for a county or state. Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous libraries and historical societies. Many county atlases that show the names of landowners and are usually based on county plat maps (see | An atlas is a bound collection of maps. It often contains historical and geographical information for a county or state. Collections of maps and atlases are available at numerous libraries and historical societies. Many county atlases that show the names of landowners and are usually based on county plat maps (see [[United States Land and Property|Land and Property]]) have been published. | ||
Public and university libraries have excellent national atlases | Public and university libraries have excellent national atlases | ||