A little research goes a long way: USGS Topo Maps

[UncleVinnys]

A little video on how to use old maps and USGS topographic maps
to aid in your search for good detecting sites.

Enjoy!

 

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[The Master Chief]

Thanks for the topo website.

 

[Timberwolf]

UncleVinnys,

Did you make this video yourself?
It is very cool! Thank you.

TW

 

[sniffer]

thank you for the tips

 

[Sky Pilot]

Vinny, Skypilot02 here. Great source of info!! Great job on the video also!! Many thanks!! Great hunting and good luck!! Regards, Richard.

 

[UncleVinnys]

Thanks for all your kind comments.
Yes, made the video myself, but copied the music.
Another suggestion - look up old road maps on eBay.
For under $5.00 you can find a 60's map of your area showing
what the landscape was like when dimes were made of silver.

UV

 

[Sky Pilot]

UV, Yet another great tip! Many thanks to you and the others who share their techniques so unselfishly!! I am more than willing to offer any assistance I am able to, but compared to y'all, I know nothing. Again, many thanks!! Good luck and great hunting!!! Regards, Richard.

 

[UncleVinnys]

Richard - You have no idea how much I appreciate your
encouraging words. You should appreciate how a supportive
note has ripple effects that benefit the whole world, so
a BIG THANKS to you.

I wrote an article for East/West Treasures that is printed this
month (Feb. 09) - "Am I still a Newbie" and the editor asked if I would
consider writing again. Not sure I had it in me, but with your
sense of sharing, you may be the one who tips the scales to
encourage folks like us to write other things. Thanks again.

 

[seger98]

Well done! very well put together!

 

[Sky Pilot]

UV, Only giving credit where credit is due!! I thoroughly enjoyed you writing!! You are the "Master of your Fate, and the Captain of your Destiny", as Emmerson so eloquently put it, however, there are many of us who would LOVE to read more of your own and others adventures! When we read someone we know, we feel a bond, an "esprit de corps", from one of our own!! Thank you for letting me know I helped you have a good day!! To me, that is real treasure! Good luck and great hunting!!! Regards, Richard.