Maps of Schleswig-Holstein


Here you can find several historical maps of Schleswig-Holstein, useful for both German and Danish research. 
The dates of the maps are critical as this area changed hands between Germany/Prussia and Denmark more times than I can keep up with, so the borders will be different over the years.

http://www.slesvignavne.dk/historiskekort.html
Slesvig-kort
www.slesvignavne.dk

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