Interesting Book

[BeaverWarrior82]

I came across this while doing some research of my area.. This book could maybe prove to be the key we need to effectively search our areas.. What do you guys think?

https://www.amazon.com/Family-Maps-Rankin-County-Mississippi/dp/1420312480/ref=pd_ybh_a_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=058PMYAFG3632D6ESAC7

 

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[redbronco]

Would help with the history of the area. Finding the property owners of recent to get permission is the hardest part sometimes.
Soil survey maps are very useful finding old homes, churches, cemeteries, etc.

 

[bonepicker]

I saw some of those packets on ebay. Didnt know they also sold them on amazon.
Ive often wondered if there would be enough useful info inside them for my area to justify purchasing one.
Keep us posted if you pull the trigger.

 

[BeaverWarrior82]

I will let you guys know.

 

[longcut]

I have the book for Washington County............. basically gives you names of earliest land owners and the plots they owned ...........Not the best research book I have ..........

 

[BeaverWarrior82]

hey longcut will you share the best research book you use? Thanks!

 

[longcut]

Austin ................. old maps .... the older the better .................. plenty available online and at your local library .... Where you live , there are plenty of woods to hunt .... look for old cisterns , old roads cut down into the hills , etc .....

 

[muerte33]

I have that same book for Jones County. Names are associated with section plots.
Could be useful, but I have not used it to find a hunting spot yet.

 

[Alaina_in_MSDelta]

I have a book forSunflower county and Nitta Yuma. Both are older but Sunflower county one has a lot of good info

 

[Junkironkid]

I've thought about going to the library. Do some research around my area. Most of the time I ask the old folks about the areas. I Just ask around for permission to hunt an area. I think researching and old maps would save me alot of time.

 

[45th_Johnny]

Don't forget the Tax Assessor's Office and bring a camera, when you go.

P.S. Or Clerk of Court.

 

[tesoroMex]

If you guys find a good area and need metal detectors with long penetration, let me know. I have some very good sophisticated metal detectors. I am in the area of Jackson, MS.

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