Cartographic Information on the Web: Iowa Maps
Current Iowa Maps
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Iowa Flood Center Inundation MapsThese maps predict flood paths in eight Iowa communities, including Ames, Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Charles City, Des Moines, Elkader, Hills, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Spencer, and Waverly.
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USDA Economic Research Service, Atlas of Rural and Small-Town AmericaTraces population changes and other data in the United States. View county-level maps for over 60 socioeconomic indicators.
Bridging the Gap
These resources "bridge the gap" between historical and current maps by providing access to both, sometimes at once, frequently allowing for better juxtaposition and comparison of the two.
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ISU Iowa Geographic Map ServerISU's Map Server contains historical maps (the 1836-1859 General Land Office survey and the 1875 Andreas Atlas), aerial photos from the 1930s through the 1980s, current USGS topographic maps, and more.
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Iowa DOT MapsThe DOT offers many maps on its cartographic website. Maps thoroughly cover the history of Iowa transportation from the early 20th century on.
Historical Iowa Maps and Atlases
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Historical Maps of IowaMaps of Iowa, digitized by the University of Alabama.
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Digital Sanborn Maps (1867-1970)UI Access only.
NOTE: The State Library of Iowa makes Iowa Sanborn maps available online for anyone with a State Library of Iowa card, seehttp://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/services/resources/sanborn-login