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This article is from the Geographic Information Systems FAQ, by Lisa Nyman lnyman@census.gov with numerous contributions by others.

3.11: Where can I get old antique maps? (Geographic Information Systems)

Contact the International Map Dealers Association.
Norman Strasma is the Executive V.P., and their offices are in
Kankakee, Il (PO Box 1789, Zip=60901-1789, phone 815-939-4627)

Library of Congress

Also, try local libraries [Ed. note: I got a *great* map of
Buffalo from 1854 at the Erie County Public Library. It's an old
insurance map with building types denoted.].

 

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