How do I find old foundations?

[Treasureman25]

Hey guys I'm lookin all over the net for maps of my town..old old maps preferably. There's a lot of farm fields here now. Hoping I can find where a foundation has been plowed into a field. Can any of you point me in the right direction or to a web site I can look at some old maps on??
Thanks

 

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[vpnavy]

Wow - you posted this exact same question on three different forums - you didn't mention your state (or country) - but you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

 

[Frankn]

I had some old coast and geological survey maps. They even showed the outhouses. Frank...

 

[boogeyman]

Try looking at the Sanborn site for your area. Check out 1. your library 2. city or county agencies. 3.historical society And have you tried Google Earth You'd be surprised what you can see! Look over the area for disturbances or rubble. Look in the phone book for map dealers. Is there a prospector or detector dealer in the area? They would either have maps of your area or be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[okhntr]

Try historicaerials.com

 

[Mackaydon]

Contact your local (city or county) Historian and ask that person.
Don.......

 

[lastleg]

Or, try the foundation repair companies to see their database of foundations.

 

[JeromeAz]

Like boogeyman said. Sanborn Fire Maps are real good. They show everything plus length, width between buildings, streets. They even show outhouses. Sanborn is an insurance company. You can check the Library of Congress. You can also check the University of Arizona library. There a University in Texas that has them just don't remember which one. Probably just about any University would have them I'm guessing. Good Luck!

 

[1krazeepolack]

On a couple of my older hunts, I hired a small plane & a pilot. I carried my camera then, as some of today's gizmo's were not available. I shot photo's through the windows, then was able to trace my way back to what I was searching for, w/very good luck, thank you! Also, another method is on horse back!! It's amazing how much more you can view from just a few feet higher than on foot!! (try it, & see the difference)

 

[whistler84]

Check it out in the spring when flowers bloom.

 

[TroutBumDave]

Check it out in the spring when flowers bloom.

Why is that?

 

[whistler84]

Because back in the day folks planted colorful flowers around the border of their houses. Most of the time facing the point of entry. I have 2 house places on our farm. We plant our winter wheat really late in season for deer to eat in. When spring comes around the old flowers come out like sore thumbs every year. Even after many years of discing and plowing, the flower bulbs still stay in the same place.