------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 15:03:32 -0700 To: [email protected] From: California Map & Travel Center <[email protected]> Subject: Rice Canyon At 03:07 PM 9/17/98 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, I am searching for Rice's Canyon, in Northern Calif. I want to know >if it exists because I was told it was named after a relative, who was >hanged there for horse theft. Is there any way you can direct me to the >historic naming of places like this, as I really want-need to track this >down. > >I have been doing genealogy on my family now for three years and still >haven't found the roads, so to say to get me where the information lies. > >Thank you in advance for any help you can offer, Robin Rice > Robin Rice - Yep, there's a "Rice Canyon" in Sierra County. (don't know 'bout the hangin') The USGS Topo Map is "Sierraville" which should show roads. I didn't find any historical info on the map or Rice Canyon. This was all done using the GNIS database. To order USGS topo maps: Point your browser to mapper.com, then click on the Map Dept. then the USGS logo under the text search box. You will need the official USGS map names to order the maps. Use the GNIS search engine (there are complete instructions for the GNIS search engine and sample maps on the left side of the screen) to locate the map names [use "Sierraville"], then enter them one name at a time in the order text box near the top. You're get back a list of matching maps. Fill in a quantity, and click on the "ADD" button at the bottom of the list, which will put these items in your shopping basket. When you have everything, click on "Checkout" and enter your shipping and credit info. All USGS topo maps are $6 each. The 62K series maps have been discontinued but are still listed in the GNIS. We'll ship the maps right out to you. Feel free to Email me if you have any questions; Eric Weinstein <--------- feel lost? ------------ <http://www.mapper.com> California Map & Travel Center 3312 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phones -- Store: 310-396-6277 Fax: 310-392-8785