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Michigan Technological University. Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections. Michigan Technological University Archives' Map Collection, 1855-

Title: Michigan Technological University Archives' Map Collection, 1855-

Collection, 1855-present, of maps compiled by the Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections in Houghton, Michigan. This historical map collection is composed of lake survey charts, mineral and mining, land ownership, topographical and road maps dating from 1855 to the present. An important series of Sanborn Fire Insurance maps are available on microfilm, charting Keweenaw Peninsula towns and mining locations in great detail for the period 1884-1949.

ArchivalResource: 350.0 cubic feet; 175 map drawers.

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Sanborn-Perris Map Co. Sanborn fire insurance maps of cities in Barron, Dunn, and Pepin counties [microform].

Title: Sanborn fire insurance maps of cities in Barron, Dunn, and Pepin counties [microform]. 1893-1931.

Description: Large-scale city maps published for use by local fire insurance companies who would purchase the maps from Sanborn-Perris Map Company. The maps conentrate on the commercial districts of the city and include, with the use of color coding and symbols, such information as the type of building (whether stone, brick, or wood), the use of the building, the presence of night security staff, type of heating and lighting, and the presence of fire fighting equipment. Most maps include an index to streets and special buildings on the first page. The State Historical Society of Wisconsin holds the original copies of these maps as well as the microfilm negative (Micro 785).

ArchivalResource: 1 microfilm reel : ill., maps.

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