Texas Digital Sanborn Maps
Additional Information
| Description | Scanned images of maps from 1867-1970 of more than 400 Texas towns and cities. Large scale maps at a scale of 50 feet to an inch, originally drawn for fire insurance purposes. Maps list street names, block numbers in existence when drawn. |
| Format | Full-text |
| Coverage | 1867-1970, varies by community. |
| Availability | Immediate. Scanned images of original maps |
| Click Here to Access the Database | |
Additional Search Aids
| Truncation | None |
| Wildcard | None |
| Thesaurus | None |
| Special Features | "Download map" feature creates PDF file of current view in new browser window. That image can then be saved, printed or e-mailed as PDF document or link. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
| Additional Search Tips | Drop down menus allow selection of state, city, date. Click on image to view, then use screen tools to zoom in and out, and recenter image. Portion of image on screen can be printed. Larger communities requiring multiple sheets may have an index that will list street names and associated drawing. |
| On Campus Access | No restrictions |
| Off Campus Access | Off-campus access restricted to WTAMU faculty, staff and students. |
| Funding | TexShare |
| Vendor | UMI |
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