Possible abandoned house

[kool361]

So searching through Google earth I came upon this. Does it look like a structure? I can't seem to see if there were any roads or driveways leading up to it though they could be severely overgrown. What do you think?

 

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[Mike_of_Tenn]

Hrmmmmmmmmm..I don't really see a structure...Infact I don't see a thing!

I think ya forgot somthing....

Mike

 

[kool361]

Oopps, trying to do to many things at once. Here you go.

 

[Kiros32]

It's definitely a building of some sort and worth checking out. First, however, I would check some old topos or landowner maps to see if anything is shown in that spot.

Good luck!

 

[garyf]

I don't see it. It just looks like a big yellow push pin to me. Let us know what you find.

 

[kool361]

In response to garyf, if you look closely just below the push pin there is a red square. This looks to me to be a roof. I was trying to see if there was anything that could resemble a driveway.

 

[Tin Nugget]

I believe it's a structure, maybe two. All the green pine trees with surrounding hardwood trees would lead me to believe that there was a field but the pines have taken over. It may not be available for that area but try maps.live on the same spot and if the "birds eye view" tab is on, click it and you might be able to get a clear close up.

 

[kool361]

So I went on live maps and got the birds eye view and it looks like the structure is no longer there. The ground doesn't look as if it has been disturbed by anything like machinery but it certainly looks like something was there. If anyone is interested in checking it out its in Poolesville, Maryland off of Budd Road. I figured I might as well share the location I made the mistake of telling my wife about it and she gets all scared that I might get hurt if I go out there even though I tell her I wouldn't go there by myself. Anyway here is the birdseye view of it.

 

[garyf]

Okay. Now I see what you're talking about. But there doesn't appear to be any evidence of a road, lane, driveway or path leading to it. Take your wife with you and check it out.

 

[eathabs]

Check these links out.

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v...hy=0&phscl=1&where1=Poolesville, MD&encType=1

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v...&scene=31320721&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&encType=1

Good luck,

Hal

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Its an old building and just through the woods maybe 150 feet is another little square building...there is also a pump in the backyard

 

[jgowans]

A lot of possible roads and paths through there. I always look for patterns in the tree lines.


I got these from http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/gistmpl.asp?url=/content/gis/imgservr.asp
1951


1970

 

[kool361]

The birds eye view posted from eathabs was great. They must have updated there views because I wasn't getting that great of a shot in birdseye. Thank you all for the help in identifying this I am going to try this Saturday to check it out providing I can get someone to go with me. I don't want to run into Jason the axe murderer out there.

 

[kool361]

Oh and thanks JG_in_NC for the website. I have been trying to find a site like that.

 

[jgowans]

Glad to help. Notice the actual house was closer to the road. The building you see today was more than likely a barn or tractor shed. I tried to locate a property listing site, but it looks like Maryland has a different external program for viewing those.

It is neat to see the land was bare back in the 70's then trees cover the area later.
Good luck and happy hunting.
JG

 

[kool361]

After talking about Metal Detecting at my job to some coworkers I've recruited someone who wants to try it. I will have to say part of the fun is the research and I learn alot more about the history in my community.

 

[eathabs]

kool, any luck detecting there?

Hal

 

[kool361]

I went by the property a couple of weeks back and you can just barely see the structure through the trees. There were also No trespassing signs everywhere. I have not researched it anymore to find out who owns it. I am not really sure how I can find out short of going to the neighbors house and asking.

 

[Monty]

Might be a shed for a big still or a MJ processing place since there are no roads going in. Be really careful!
Monty

 

[kool361]

Yeah good point. I am not going to go in there by myself and I will find out who owns the property first. The thing about the town though is there are alot of county police officers who live there but there are also alot of how can I say this politely Hillbillies or maybe closer to the point white trash.