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A Question For Those That Do Research...

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Erik in NJ

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Where does one get access to Platt maps or historic maps of the general area in which you live? Does the town, county, or state archive them? What about any other historical maps that show old roads, homesteads, parks, etc? Is the local historical society a good resource? Has anyone joined a local historical society as a metal detectorist and been accepted by them or do they look down on it. Thanks for any input.
 
they had a county history book available for sale which had plat maps for all the townships in the county. I also bought two additional books there. One was a book which had a lot of geneology info plus photos of old schools and churches in the county and the second book had info on all historical buildings in the county. I bought a current plat book from the high school ag class so I could find current owners of sites I found on the old maps. You might also find info at your local library. Our local library had the local history book I use but I wanted my own copy. Good luck with your research.
 
Erik,

I've joined several historical societies. They and/or local library will often have historical plat books and a bunch of other material to research.

Chris
 
Should be public domain/access, at the county offices. At least that's the way it is here in CA. I can walk into the county recorder or assessor's office, and look at all the old maps. They are on microfilm, so they charge you to print them out, but not to view them. At least that's the way it is here in CA
 
Here's an excellent historical topo mapsite. It just recently came back up after being down for quite a while.
http://historical.maptech.com/

Pete
 
Where to get maps? State, County, Local Historical Societies. How about State, County and Local Libraries? How about County and Village offices? How about the Internet?

"Here are some.."
 
Yeasty said:
Here's an excellent historical topo mapsite. It just recently came back up after being down for quite a while.
http://historical.maptech.com/

Pete
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Good Link
 
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