To genealogist, especially of Lancaster County, PA and may apply to other area,s: In my experience over some 38 years, one of greatest help,s and seemingly a secret to most family history researchers, is the Lancaster County Atlases, of which even in clases or in print is not mentioned. We can be thankful that there ARE at least THREE; 1864, 1875 and 1899. There are other maps of earlier years, yes, but NOT as detailed. These three maps are also very helpful to those who are seeking help in regards to the age of a house or early ownership. These same maps show who owned the house at the time it was "drawn" , but also may show WHO lived there, that is, if the owner LIVED there at the time! In the larger Towns, perhaps not, but in the villages and along the county roads, it even may show the out buildings and of course who may have lived next door or "down or up" the road!! If one is seeking an early date for an OLD house, start with the 1864 Atlas and then "visit" the County Courthouse, in other words one needs NOT search through every prior owner, saving time. With the earlier maps as was shown, it does give a number of very early names for some creeks etc., and maybe some roads, which were, and does assist one in researching places as recorded in DEED,s and Will,s. Most , if not all local libraries and historical societies should have copies and some may be bought locally. I am hoping the above may help some researcher,s as it has been a big help to me over these many year,s Ernest. ____________________________________________________________ Start a Web Site! Hosting for only $3.95/mo. Free setup! http://offers.juno.com/TGL1141/?u=http://www.freeservers.com