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Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps show in great detail lots, houses,
businesses, and other structures located in the city's central
district. Sanborn Maps are also color coded to indicate type
of construction: concrete, wood frame, brick, etc.
Originally used by insurance agents to set fire insurance
rates, Sanborn Maps help date structures, find original lot
and building outlines, and locate outbuildings. By comparing
maps with different publication dates it is possible to see
how cities and neighborhoods evolve and change over the years.
- The following links are to alphabetical indexes of Sanborn
Maps in the California Room. Each index includes City name,
date of map, and microfilm roll number. The coverage is
limited to cities in Santa Clara County.
- Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1970 - These are Web versions
of the maps and cover cities throughout California.
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