Sanborn Maps

In looking at the Sanborn maps of South Dakota, I chose Hot Springs of course, because that is where I have chosen to live.  Our community has changed significantly over the years, and these maps represent the ways the layout of our town has evolved.  The names of streets have changed.  Buildings have changed in their purpose.  Many of the buildings still exist, but are not in use.  Some of our buildings have been restored, and some no longer exist due to demolition.  The building I chost to refer to is one of the many that overlook the city of Hot Springs.  It was the K-8 school from 1896-1960.  A beautiful sandstone building that has been preserved over the years.  It now houses the Pioneer Museum.  Sanborn Maps are accessed quite frequently in our library because folks come in whose ancestors founded this town and are looking for maps from history.  What an excellent research tool right at our fingertips.