Reproductions of Iowa fire insurance maps held at the Library of Congress, the University of Iowa Libraries, and the State Historical Society offices in both Des Moines and Iowa City. Time periods covered for the available cities range mainly from the 1870s to the 1940s. Original maps produced by the Sanborn Map Company from the latter part of the 19th century. In addition to Sanborn, two other makers of fire insurance maps are represented in this collection: the H. Bennett company of Cedar Rapids and the Iowa Insurance Service Bureau.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)148147667
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.