Indiana Room

Aerial Photos

• What does the Library have?
  EVPL has three sets of Vanderburgh County photos, taken in 1958, 1966, and 1972. The Library has no plans to acquire older photos, and is unlikely to acquire a newer set (unless one is donated).
  
  
• Where is the collection?
  The aerial photos are stored in the map case in the Indiana Room.
  
  
• How does the user locate a particular photo?
  For each set, there is an index photo showing the area covered by the set. The user looks at that photo to identify the area of interest, and notes the index number(s) for the photos covering that area. The photos are arranged in numerical order, so the number and year are all that's needed.
  
  
• Can the aerial photos be checked out?
  Unfortunately, because the condition of the collection is deteriorating, the Library no longer circulates these historical photos. They may be photocopied in the Library.
  
  
• Who else has aerial photos?
  The Area Plan Commission when last contacted had some sets that are older than the Library's.
  
  The City Engineer when last contacted had a 1990 set, and indicated that they intend to acquire new sets as they become available.
  
  Soil and Water Conservation and the Farm Service Agency had a variety of sets when last contacted (both older and newer than the Library's), and they are available for the public to use. Members of the public should call before they visit.
  
  The Vanderburgh County Surveyor when last contacted had 1953 and 1966 sets.


• Evansville Aerial Photos