Why are copyrighted items listed if they are not available for reproduction?
The Geography and Map Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps collections spans from 1867 - 1999. The U.S. Copyright law prohibits the Geography and Map Division from reproducing items still in copyright. To assist researchers, the Geography and Map Division provides a complete listing of physical copies held by the division. Searching the database allows researchers to determine specific coverage prior to coming to the Library of Congress or contacting the nearest institution. The Sanborn Union list External provides a listing of organizations (library, archive, or historical association) with Sanborn Fire Insurance collections.