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« on: July 28, 2010, 08:38:52 pm »
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Can someone tell me the best place to locate maps of towns and surrounding areas that could give me ideas of where to hunt? I've read alot of posts with people talking about hunting in areas that were previously businesses, churches, schools, etc...Would the local library or courthouse be a good place to start? Thanks for any responses!

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« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2010, 08:47:12 pm »
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Your library probably has a archives dept. that will have map of your area though the years. 

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« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2010, 09:27:54 pm »
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Sanborn Maps can be had free and go from 1867 to 1970.

These are old fire insurance maps.

They covered most towns above 5000.

Best to access through your library via Internet.

You Need a access code and pass word that your library can supply.

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Next Just Google the area you want to look at and Historic Maps.

"Deming New Mexico, Historic Maps"

That will get you something Most of the time.


As mentioned the Library will have stuff going back to the 1800's or so.


Have you ever used GOOGLE EARTH?


Other sourses are there too:

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http://www.rare-maps.com/search.cfm?pt=maps&s=new%20mexico&gclid=CPnC46Hgj6MCFRkcswodOwwpsA


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http://www.historicmapworks.com/


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http://www.topozone.com/viewmaps.asp



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http://www.historicmapsrestored.com/statemaps.html


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http://www.sharlot.org/archives/maps/azlist.html



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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2010, 07:52:00 pm »
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I think the library would be a good place to start,,,,Im sure they can help you out.....

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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2010, 08:25:21 pm »
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All of the places recommended are excellent sources, but you can start right here, right now (at least if you are interested in locations in the US).   LabradorBob has posted some excellent links for each state ... Just go to General Discussion - By Location, select your state, and then find the topic that says "Alabama Maps" or "Alaska Maps" or whatever.

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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2010, 07:50:18 pm »
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Check out the links at

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http://www.wikitreasure.com/Online+Treasure+Hunting+Resources#Maps

and aslo at

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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2010, 08:06:58 pm »
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everything you heard is right. thats where i got my imfo from.and its ben good to.try some of the places they have told you.it cant hurt and you will never no what you will find.goodluck

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« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2010, 12:18:37 am »
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Check our Forum Archives for Treasure Hunting locations by state . I found a beautiful California/Nevada area map dated pre-1895 . I tried to post it here but I could not . It had a bunch of towns that no longer exist anymore , those are the areas to Metal Detect and prospect !!

HH.........Eugene

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« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2011, 09:22:09 am »
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All of these map links are great.  I save all of them so i can go back for reference later.  thanks again!

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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2011, 11:05:05 am »
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Have found these yet?

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