Hi, all. The Historical Society in Indiana ordered the same, thanks to a lead from Gary. Our copy of the Peelor map is clear and readable though a magnifying glass is helpful. The Whiteside (John Taylor, surveyor) is readable though a bit out of focus, it seems. Perhaps they were not copied to the original size. I have not tried copying them from the plotter yet but, as Gary said, the CD is wonderful. You can set it, of course, to whatever size you need for viewing and it maintains its clarity. What great research tools. We will need an index! The maps will be available for viewing in our library next week for those who are close enough to visit. I've found my William McFarland near Jacksonville in 1817. . . . thanks again, Gary. Coleen Chambers -------Original Message------- From: Garyth50@aol.com Date: 05/20/04 21:28:10 To: PAINDIAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Archive Maps to anyone who has an interest in these maps: Today I received copies of the map I ordered from the PA Archives. Even though I thought my conversations with them were exacting, I was still a little on edge until I got the maps in my hand. To refresh eveyone, I order the 1856 Peelor Map of Indiana Co., and the 1817 Whiteside Map of Indiana Co. I had the option of either getting a $90 color print-out or a $10 b/w. I ordered the b/w's. At this time, I am very disappointed in how the maps look. The names on the Peelor Map are almost unreadable, and the Whiteside Map is just about the same. I am going to call them tomorrow and express my disappointment. I'm wondering about the resolution they used when they printed them out. So, I would say not to order the print-outs from them, unless mine was a mistake. The print wasn't consistant across the map either. It looks a little like some of my stuff when my printer is running out of ink. Now the CD's of these maps are great. They are clear and sharp. I ve even printed out some sections of the maps my self, and they are 110% better than the print-outs I received from the archives. I have a friend where I work at, and he has a plotter printer. His initial tries at printing out the whole maps look promising. Just thought you'd like to know adios, Gary T. Gibson