Visual/aerial aids...

dirtdigginfool

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Mar 8, 2014
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4,841
south central ohio
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At Pro At Max
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Hey T-netters, I've often turned to everyone here for advice and have never been disappointed...what I'm asking now is...For all out there who use visual and/or aerial aids for locating landmarks, old house sites etc...What app, program or site do you use? Do you use the library, and how? I'm looking at "Historicmapworks.com", and would like to hear feedback, if any, from anyone who has used that site. There is a "free" version but seems very limited. Even at $125 per year, I'd pull the trigger in a hot second if I hear positive feedback, as I know just one great site would make it worthwhile. I thank you all in advance for your time and consideration. ..sincerely, Scotty-aka Ddf.
 

ChampFerguson/TN

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Nov 22, 2013
1,181
1,620
TN
Detector(s) used
Minelab Safari .......... Minelab Excalibur II ....... ........Minelab CTX 3030
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I like maps and there are a lot online- some cover some areas better than others do; you have to check them all out to see what works best for your area. eg, I have never been able to find a Sanborn map that covers where I hunt, but for others the Sanborns are great. Check out the mapping subforum in TN for lotsa links.
 

GA_Boy

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Jul 30, 2006
1,433
1,579
Jefferson, Ga
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BH LRP
1265X,
GoldBug II
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
When I was into Relic hunting I would check out Library books on Civil War battles and Ghost towns, depending on where I was at the time. Work had me moving around a lot so I had to remain flexible.
Marvin
 

TerryC

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Jun 26, 2008
7,735
10,996
Yarnell, AZ
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Ace 250 (2), Ace 300, Gold Bug 2, Tesoro Cortes, Garrett Sea Hunter, Whites TDI SL SE, Fisher Impulse 8, Minelab Monster 1000, Minelab CTX3030, Falcon MD20, Garrett Pro-pointer, Calvin Bunker digger.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I use Google Earth. I was recently "on site" at the Battle of Adobi Walls, TX. I could not find the old building foundations. I got home and used Google Earth and learned the buildings were just north of the memorial stones. Although you cannot detect here, I sure would have liked to take pics of the buildings. ╦╦Ç

A W.jpg A W 2.jpg
 

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Peyton Manning

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Dec 19, 2012
14,536
18,691
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MXT-PRO
Sandshark
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I use nsa hidef sat photos
you have to call them and say you are a metal detector, then they give you access
 

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