Local History Resources: Sanborn Maps
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2026-08-18 14:00:00
2026-08-18 15:30:00
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Local History Resources: Sanborn Maps
Join us at Shawnee North Community Center to learn more about the library's Sanborn maps. We will talk about how you can use the ones in the library to explore Topeka history and research your house.
Shawnee North Community Center - Kitchen + Dining Room
Tuesday, August 18
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shawnee North Community Center
Kitchen + Dining RoomJoin us at Shawnee North Community Center to learn more about the library's Sanborn maps. We will talk about how you can use the ones in the library to explore Topeka history and research your house.
Sanborn maps are detailed maps of U.S. cities and towns from the 19th and 20th centuries. We will talk about how you can use the ones in the library to explore Topeka history and research your house.
To register for this event, please visit to the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation website here.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.