04-18-2009, 03:44 PM
I'm not sure how well known this site is, so I thought I would share it:
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As the site name implies, it indexes a wealth of topo maps. For any given area, I've found that there are generally two maps: a 1910's and 1940's era. Either show main roads, railroads, canals, etc. The older maps I find especially interesting as many railroads hadn't been absorbed into larger systems yet, so you see a lot of names that are no longer around. The site is addictive....
Matt
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As the site name implies, it indexes a wealth of topo maps. For any given area, I've found that there are generally two maps: a 1910's and 1940's era. Either show main roads, railroads, canals, etc. The older maps I find especially interesting as many railroads hadn't been absorbed into larger systems yet, so you see a lot of names that are no longer around. The site is addictive....
Matt
Matt Goodman
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio