Map Collection, circa 1600s - present, bulk 1920-1980
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1200 Items
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Map Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Map Collection contains over 1200 maps, atlases, aerial survey photographs, and cadastral maps (such as plat books and property maps) of Broward County, Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County, and Florida from the holdings of the Broward County Historical Archvies at the Broward County Library. The maps date from the 1600s to the present, with a majority of the maps dating between 1920 and 1980.
- Biographical / historical:
The Map Collection is an artifical collection that was originally created by the Broward County Historical Commission and is now maintained by the Broward County Historical Archvies. The collection brings together materials from various accessions.
- Processing information:
This collection is undergoing processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Maps
Atlases
Aerial views
Cadastral maps
Access and use
- Restrictions:
The Map Collection is open for research. Access to some items in the collection is restricted due to condition issues; consult repository for details.
- Preferred citation:
Map Collection, Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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Broward County Historical Archives, Broward County Library100 S. Andrews AvenueFort LauderdaleFL33301USA
