SANBORN FREE until March 27!!!

Another freebie for all you folks who missed out on the one that ended Mar 17th... this one is active until March 27th!!!

!!! EXPIRED !!!

Click HERE to have full access until 3/27/2011.

SANBORN Next Two Weeks FREE

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA (and where my cousin is currently enrolled) is offering a trial subsription to their students, why not jump on the bandwagon and get those maps you really need!!!

!!! EXPIRED !!!

Click HERE to have full access until 3/17/2011.

Treasure Mapmaking

"Dr. E. Lee Spence, a marine archaeologist and modern pioneer of underwater exploration, has had a lifetime fascination with treasures and maps. He describes his maps as the “natural byproduct” of his research to locate sunken ships.

In 1970, Spence discovered the submarine H. L. Hunley, which sank on Feb. 17, 1864. His maps proved to be more than a natural byproduct. They were a necessary tool for preserving his discovery before souvenir hunters could destroy it."

Read more HERE.

Image Credits: Myriam Moran

Map Links

Just thought I'd share a few newer links to different types of maps that can be used to hunt down all those old properties and buildings that give up the goods. I've never really gotten into the whole old map thing, but they really do seem to be invaluable with concern to serious research. Hope these can help!

-David Ramsey Map Collection
-ACME Mapper 2.0
-Old Map Research