Earliest maps that are available to public, what do you use

49er12

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Well we really go back as far as possible, but we r finding places that r not on even a 1860 map, is there anything specific on Pennsylvania free or otherwise, I can’t begin to tell you all what we find relics that nobody even detected on, so close to something but yet need help of maps anyone no , even historical society don’t no, thanks
 

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jeff of pa

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the Oldest ones are Cool to look at, but Unfortunately the detailed are Skimpy in most areas,
No roads or Old paths that have been re-routed later make pinpointing sites a chore at best. Rivers edges of course are the Exception.
1850's are the oldest around here that can be matched to Google enough to find landmarks
 

alaskaseeker

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Oldd Atlas's are good I think if you visit the county courthouse and ask for plat maps you will find what you need, this too is a great way to aid your research of an area
 

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I would be researching French fur trade maps in your area. Or War of 1812 maps.
 

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