Family Farm

[aerograd]

Here is a doctored google map image of a relative's farm. I have added some powerpoint callouts denoting where key points are located on the property. I don't see any unusual geographical features from the satellite image. However, based on the arrowheads that have been found there and the history of the homesites on the property, I expect there should be alot of finds. Porbably mostly 150 years worth of junk, but maybe some good stuff too. Anyone have advice as to where to start to tackle these sites? Or other tips? Thanks!

---Donny

 

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[Copperhead]

Hey aerograd, I changed your pic size...hope you don't mind...it's easier to see the "whole" picture....looks like an awesome site...

 

[Tin Nugget]

I would take a four wheeler and a GPS to record any favorable spots, start at the area with the springs and do some recon. Either up and down the creek going a little further into the woods each time or making a wagon wheel type grid from the springs toward the farm house. May also want to mark trees with orange florescent ribbons near any favorable sites. Then I would go back and start hitting those spots.

 

[Lafitte]

Is the possible 1800's site on the highest elevation on the land? You might look for the old foundation or younger tree growth. The areas around where the arrowheads and pistol barrels look to have been tilled at some point. Might be some goodies near the surface.
I agree with Tin Nugget on the springs, and would check for any nice bends in the stream. And of course, outhouses are good to find.

 

[captain Jack]

the springs (if big enough) may have been swimming holes...go to the most convienient on to each homesite. People may have left stuff behind.

Also, if you know or can figure out how the houses used to sit check where the front porch used to be. Stuff that had fallen through the cracks in the boards would have been long forgotten about by the time the house was knocked down.

Good luck bud!