The U.S. Geological Survey has maintained an archive of their older maps; topographic, hydrographic, etc. They have been using their older maps to help produce their new maps. Many of the details about cemeteries, rural schools, churches, roads, railroads, and buildings may still be found on the old maps. You must contact the U.S. Geological Survey to obtain the current details about older maps which have been archived on microfilm. The microfilm is available for purchase. I don't know for certain, but I suspect there may be federal repositories where they may be used on the premises. The National Archives and selected repository libraries may have some or all of the collection. Some years ago, I purchased old USGS maps to supplement the current editions I was using at the time (i.e. pre-Internet days). Note: Illinois has a law protecting the old family cemeteries from being damaged or destroyed by mistreatment. If it is established that a cemetery existed/exists, concerned individuals and the Illinois authorities may be able to rescue, preserve, and restore whatever remains. Good hunting... Dallas Patterson [email protected] Terasa wrote: > > Charlotte, > > I too agree on how do they get their information. I have been searching for > a site here in Montgomery County for months. It shows on all the maps but I > have walked acres of land and haven't found it yet. I plan on asking my > ex-brother-in-law the next time I see him (want to show him the site) about > these maps and such. > > Terasa > -----Original Message----- > From: Charlotte H Alexander <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Saturday, February 19, 2000 9:13 AM > Subject: [ILPERRY] topo maps > > Terry > hope you didn't take me wrong .... I liked the site ... only > wondered how "they" know there was a cemetery in that field > .... it has not been visable for years since the cattle did > the damage. I wonder if these topo maps are reproduced from > maps from years ago? If so, it may help to locate > cemeteries from "yesterday" that are no longer visible. > > Where do you supposed one would "go" to ask that question, > if there is such a place or someone "in the know"? > > Thanks for "aiming" us to that map site. > > mailto:[email protected]