Los Angeles Public Library now has made available online Sanborn Atlases for the state of California. The online resource does not have as much coverage as the microfilm reels available in the History department of Central Library. However, it does offer extensive coverage from the late nineteenth century up to 1950 in some cases. Remote access is once again available to patrons holding valid Los Angeles Public Library cards.

It is now possible to find volumes for the city of Los Angeles by linking to CSUN’s online index to Thomas Brothers street guide pages. Just find your site in a current Thomas Guide and then check for appropriate volumes at Thomas Brothers Guide Sanborn Search For L.A. and Orange Counties.

To use the set:

Click on Databases on the left

Click on History, Geography and Genealogy

Scroll down and click on Sanborn Maps 1867-1970

Click on Browse Maps

Select a State from scroll-down menu (Note: California is the only option)

Select a City from scroll-down menu

Select a Date from scroll-down menu

Questions can be directed to the map librarian at Glen Creason or (213) 228-7414