The SECRET to Finding Old Sites to METAL DETECT

The SECRET to Finding Old Sites to METAL DETECT - Researching Old Maps

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In this video, I show you one website that I use to do research to find old properties to metal detect. I will walk you through the website, show you what I look for and cross reference it to a modern aerial to see what is on that property right now.
Check out Historic Map Works: www.historicmapworks.com/
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 171

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Want more tips on RESEARCHING SITES? Check out this video: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/n3mfjG1qhZ6Guqs.html

@Freightorious 2 роки тому

Awesome

@maineguitarists Місяць тому

I live in a small town in Maine founded in the 18th century. I was able to go to the historical society online for my town and actually was amazed at the pics, maps of the streets and what was there. My own home is a victorian age home but i never knew alot of the buildings and areas until i did. Great advice!

@AmphibiousDetecting 3 роки тому

Great video man! Very well laid out and I think a lot of people will benefit from this information for sure. Cheers!

@IffySignals 3 роки тому

Great info Tony! Thx for taking the time to make this for everyone.

@markdykstra334 2 роки тому

hey thanks for the tip man! I usually use Historic Aerials. I used your site a few times but I didnt know about the overlay option! Thanks!

@drenntho Місяць тому

Didn't know they did the overlay for you now. I did this for years in Google earth. This just made it easy mode. Thanks

@georgeelmore5118 Рік тому

I appreciate your info you’re really helpful and detail oriented really helpful in me finding areas to go hunting for treasure near me thank you.

@Mike20464 Рік тому

Thank you Tony for this information. I'm completely new to metal detecting and your channel has already helped me immensely. I will for sure be tuning in again!

@chrisfurry7241 2 місяці тому

You need to read Karl Von Mueller's treasure manuals, #6 and/or #7. It'll coach you on research techniques. Read in between the lines cause there's life lessons all through the book. Very informative, and a must for successful treasure hunting!

@Metal-Detecting-NC Рік тому

Good video. When you were talking about that dump site, I was thinking of where they might have put the dirt that was removed and used as fill dirt somewhere else.

@p.g.whitaker4081 Рік тому

Great, informative video. Thank you for that.. Most of the older maps I've pulled up are not giving me the Historic Earth or Google Satellite options so I've had to choose a newer map but I'm not complaining. This is a valuable resource.

@DetectDigSmile Рік тому

Great video I love finding old places on the maps 👍

@preserving_the_past 3 роки тому

Great info Tony. Thanks I'll be putting some of this to use. Until next time. *Chris*

@lisar9314 2 роки тому

😊👍thanks for sharing info, knowledge is power, for sure! Marry Christmas God Bless u and urs.

@richswoger3770 3 роки тому

Thanks Tony! I've always wanted to overlay maps but didn't know where to go! Looking forward to using this site!!👍👍

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Awesome. Let me know of your successes from it please. Thanks Rich

@CoinsforAmateurs1 3 роки тому

3K+ subs! Fantastic job Tony! Well deserved, keep up the great work! Dig On!

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 thanks Chad.

@HxC_Fragman 2 роки тому

Thank you so much, dude. Really appreciate it!

@sarahleboeuf6658 8 місяців тому

How would I go about finding specific places- like old glass blowing factories or where they used/made bottles?

@kylehall5760 2 роки тому

Thanks man this is really good stuff Thank you

@arid-zonea689 3 роки тому

Tony, cool! thanks for this vid. Like Pa history and Arch Search I use hunt X maps also, but i use the State SD cards in my GPS.

@masonmercmetaldetecting 3 місяці тому

This is an excellent video Tony, a very well done how-to! I’m saving this video! We do very similar stuff but didn’t know about the website that does all of that stuff for you! Thanks for making this one! I’m in process of making a similar video but also has the footage of me hiking out to some old cellar holes.

@5280Adventures 3 місяці тому

Awesome, thank you! Can’t wait to see your spin on it.

@howardkass5912 2 роки тому

This is excellent, and you used my home county, too! Frosting on the cake!

@505adventures5 3 роки тому

Good info!!! Thanks Tony

@harviechilders8834 Рік тому

You did a great job of explaining how it works. I live in Alabama but there are no older maps. Is this usual? Thanks Harvie.

@jerrydineen2827 3 роки тому

Thank you Tony. It's going to be raining all day here in Eastern NC so I'm gonna check this out!

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Perfect timing for research! Thanks Jerry

@CysDetecting 3 роки тому

Great tips and information !

@prospexican 7 місяців тому

great info, i love it

@5280Adventures 7 місяців тому

Glad it was helpful!

@chuckjohnson4048 5 місяців тому

Thank you Tony, just what I needed.

@5280Adventures 5 місяців тому

Glad to hear it

@TravelingTreasureFinder 2 роки тому

Just found your channel - this is so helpful! 👏🏻👏🏻

@5280Adventures 2 роки тому

Outstanding. There are a couple more vids like this on my page so check them out. Thanks for the support

@DemonRat71Detecting 3 роки тому

I found this site a few hours before I found this video.lol. Great information. I'll be able to use the site better now.

@rhondajones1313 10 місяців тому

I am under my misses name but O man I want to thank you so much. I am not a computer person but you did help me big time. Thank you so much. Happy hunting dude

@glennflynn9617 Рік тому

very helpful, thanks

@user-fz3sv5sh4c 7 місяців тому

Thanks bro

@aabbery51 2 роки тому

Thank you so much.

@ReturnoftheCollector Місяць тому

Thanks for the info. It’s what I needed to know

@5280Adventures Місяць тому

No problem!

@masonmercmetaldetecting 3 місяці тому

Hahaha I love the editing on this video! Great humor!😂 Awesome info too! We use a lot of the same techniques! Awesome vid Tony!

@5280Adventures 3 місяці тому

Thanks so much!!

@joannecolby1745 3 роки тому

Ooh love the info, your mom in law is a map geek!!

@kirstendueck4242 2 роки тому

Hi very interesting and I am in BC so probably the same concept..Historic Map works? New to Metal Detecting but watching videos and every bit helps. Thanks Kirsten

@reedsartofadventure 3 роки тому

Great video, I have used that historic map page from time to time, it is a really good reference. Another place to check out old maps is at your county tax office.

@chislip 2 роки тому

Great video!

@treasurehuntingscotlandmud9340 2 роки тому

enjoyed watching great video

@travellingonuptozion5658 3 роки тому

Thanks Tony

@GiachuX 2 роки тому

Thank you for sharing you knowledge

@5280Adventures 2 роки тому

Good luck

@EZDiggin 3 роки тому

Great video Tony. That's the same site I use to further my research after talking to local old timers.

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Amen!

@EZDiggin 3 роки тому

@@5280Adventures Tony I have found that the old timers sometimes know things that are not on a maps.

@peedeesanddigger4862 3 роки тому

Great info, thanks for sharing.

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

I hope it helps out. Thanks for watching

@TerryCartertreasurehunter 3 роки тому

Great information Tony, Thanks

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Cool thanks for watching Terry. Hope you are well and having fun sir. Take care

@silverwrench9846 3 роки тому

Very informative great video. Thank you!!!!!

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Thanks Wrench!

@gordonyork6638 3 роки тому

This is really interesting

@curlylarrymoe Рік тому

Hardest part is getting permission!

@aarong7519 2 місяці тому

Exactly

@nddc-northdenverdetectoris867 3 роки тому

Nice information. Thank you. It's amazing how few historic maps of our state of Colorado there are online. Search "Adams County" where I live and there's pretty much nothing. So weird. Yeah, I've been using Historic Aerials, but of course their timelines are limited. That said I've learned a lot of history about my neighborhood while researching for places to hunt. Another reason to love detecting! Keep up the good work. Best, Steve

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Researching Colorado in general is difficult. I will be having more videos of other tools that I have found that benefit me in researching sites in Colorado. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching.

@nddc-northdenverdetectoris867 3 роки тому

@@5280Adventures I found a handful of history books online written by a Thornton HS class back in the '70's Has some neat info about this area. "Forgotten History of Adams County". Has helped a little. No maps, but good info. (Btw, I grew up in Bowling Green, OH)

@drone4higher 10 місяців тому

Thank you

@ohdannyboyjustadiggin 3 роки тому

This is awesome I will have to re watch it over and over again to figure out how easy it is to use..but my memory is not the best that is way I would have to watch it over and over again..Awesome tutorial

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Heck yeah watch it again! LOL thanks for the kind words and I hope it helps out a ton.

@aarong7519 2 місяці тому

I love doing this

@PALM311 3 роки тому

Talk to the old timers in the areas you want to hunt. They are a plethora of knowledge. Also talked to Hunter's themselves deer hunters,bear hunters, small game hunters etc... As a deer and turkey hunter myself I have come across old cellar holes and chimneys that are not even on the map. Same holds true with local historians.

@offthebeepinpath Рік тому

I was just watching your video about maps, and then you said you grew up in Cuyahoga County. I started the first half of my life and Lyndhurst, and then grew up in collinwood

@SkiSearcher 3 роки тому

good tips brother ! i also you historic map works 🗺 and historic aerials / google earth 🌍 💥👍🏴‍☠️🤠

@ctucker2838 2 роки тому

I just took your information and tried to apply it. The overlay isn't working at this time. Hopefully, it will work in the future. I love the information you have provided.

@michellebordage3614 3 роки тому

Amazing information! I am so stoked to check this site out! Question:.. Ok, so you have finished your research, picked a spot to check out, what is a good way to break the ice with the owner? And would you ask for permission differently now with covid happening. Thank you for any and all info:). Love your vids!!

@MetalDetectingDonna 2 роки тому

Following! Great question!

@DigginDave 2 роки тому

Hey man Great video but on my End there is No Longer an option for Map Base Layer? Is there an Error on my end?

@krosswilliams6886 2 роки тому

Thankyou very helpful! My only question is is how did you get the map base layer? There’s no spot to change it to google satellite. Thankyou in advance!

@kinghunter2330 Рік тому

new friend from philippines, watching your youtube channel

@rylanmcneely2243 Місяць тому

This is genius

@DM-sk4ej 2 місяці тому

Great information. Thank you. Does the historical overlay still work on historical map works? It does not come up for me to overlay on the map like it did on your video.

@5280Adventures 2 місяці тому

It may have changed. I havent tried this site for some time now.

@kinghunter2330 Рік тому

nice!!!

@jengalloway4961 3 роки тому

Thank you Tony, very helpful. Question, have found old areas that just don't have the older homestead maps available? Is this information somewhere else? Like the library for this area? I have checked different map sites on Google. Not much luck. I will try this though. Thanks again.

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

It is hit or miss on some older areas. Those areas may not have been mapped very consistently which is the case that I have found. Sometimes research takes you to the library, county GIS websites, or scouring old books of the area. Sometimes that will help find a map that not many people know it exists.

@mmaykrantz1 Місяць тому

I just came across your channel after purchasing a Minelab detector. You have such great content. I went right to Historic Map Works and started doing research. Unlike in your video, there is no option under opacity to choose Map Base Layers. It's just blank. Any ideas? Thanks so much

@5280Adventures Місяць тому

Things may have changed on this website since the making of this video.

@bradrater8630 5 днів тому

Can you do lidar?

@cruikshank Рік тому

Thank You 🙏 very much. I’m new to metal detecting but also very much into exploring old industrial & RR sites. This gives me direction to find the old maps. I know when I tried to find these like 15 years ago the old Sanborn Maps were still a few item. I’m hoping you have a video or blog on how you approach the land owners. Do you have to offer to split any finds with them. Luckily I can start on the property I live on now. It’s been here since the 1890’s is a large corner lot and was once the village grocery store, ice cream parlor & post office. Thanks again. Dave in Wyomissing PA.

@wadoman699 Рік тому

I tried to get Google Earth on the free historic map works page, but it does not appear. Do you have to purchase a premium level in order to get the Google earth access?

@RandolphRelicRecovery 3 роки тому

Nice 👍😎

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Back at ya RRR 👍🏻😎

@GarysMetalDetecting 2 роки тому

289 thank you Tony.

@chrisfurry7241 2 місяці тому

You don't need Google or the Computer at all. Just go to your local library and find an old history book for the county you want to search. Study, then outline the leads you find in the early history of the whole county. Then let's get into the township histories at the last part of the book. This is where the best leads come from, Taverns, ghost towns, camp meetings, political meetings and picnics! I get atlas maps of all the counties I search on eBay.

@5280Adventures 2 місяці тому

Amen!

@chaimshapiro6298 3 роки тому

Thanks! I did try it but the overlay options didn’t show up for me. At least for a couple searches of mine

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Yeah some maps dont work if they have multiple maps on one. The interface doesnt know how to overlay it on the current maps. I hope you found some other maps that work well for you and help you out.

@rogermisner3368 Рік тому

Nice video..I'm having problems with the overlay method. When I do the overlay the "older" map is pixelated and fuzzy. Any ideas?

@5280Adventures Рік тому

It may be the older map resolution isnt very good. Im not sure why though.

@crispescaeaventuras 3 роки тому

Olá amigo muito bom . abraço Brasil. CrisDetectorismoeaventura

@DigginDuo 3 роки тому

This really helped us a lot. My daughter loves this however lately I can’t overlay any maps. It doesn’t show up. Any idea why?

@timelordmagnums357 2 роки тому

Ah Ha so that's how you do it. :) So this is the man behind the curtain :) Hope you guys are well. Good stuff for sure.

@DigginDuo 2 роки тому

Yes, very helpful stuff here.

@GARE0HIO 2 роки тому

I sure like your video on old maps. I am old and have trouble some times understanding options. Is there any way i can get a hold of you. I live near CANTON ohio

@5280Adventures 2 роки тому

Shoot me an email at 5280.adventures.on.yt@gmail.com

@rickprice3960 Рік тому

I've been using old nap, got excited when I found some possible places, go to Google maps....and suburban blight all over the place. They even knocked down a house from the 1800s to build a warehouse 🥴

@robertbrown8011 2 роки тому

Nice video....Do you use LAND GLUDE to get property ownership?

@robertbrown8011 2 роки тому

Oops...LAND GLIDE.. Fat thumb. This $10 mnth subscription

@frankmorris4790 6 місяців тому

You want old stuff, you go to old places.

@RPGSoundscapes17 10 місяців тому

O H I O , did you go to ceader point or kings island or cuthoga falls?

@snapnpiksallthetime7672 Рік тому

I think they changed where you can overlay google maps satellite

@salvadorpratts3354 11 місяців тому

I leave in Buffalo ny black rock area I been doing this for 2 year and nothing big just regular coins

@R86Quad 3 роки тому

I just stumbled across this video and found it informative. However, unless you live in a state/area that data/maps were collected for, Historic Map Works site is useless. Again great video!!

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Historic Map Works is only a tool that can be used to the best of which is uploaded to it. It may not contain ALL old maps from everywhere but it is a tool that can be used a lot of places to help you find old sites to metal detect. Thanks for checking it out.

@tammymccarthy1805 Рік тому

When I type in the search bar a screen comes up “search string must be at least 3 characters long please go back”

@MetroCollectablesandvlogs Рік тому

You are the best Pisano! much appreciated! ... quick question? How do you know where you can detect? I am in AZ and there are a lot of BLM and state land. I know we are allowed in parks and stuff.

@5280Adventures Рік тому

Every state is different. Find the spot you want to detect and call that office that is responsible for that area. They will tell you.

@DiggingBuddy 3 роки тому

I'm having trouble finding the free basic historic earth stuff. Maybe its only for specific maps?

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

It should work for a map that only has one area on it. If it has multiple smaller maps on a larger map, it will not work. There is no work around for that on the website unfortunately.

@DiggingBuddy 3 роки тому

5280 Adventures yep, you’re right, that’s what happened in this case. Great tip! Thanks for sharing

@drone4higher 10 місяців тому

Tony I don’t see the map base layers buttons

@5280Adventures 10 місяців тому

There may have been some changes to their interface since I made this video.

@Wisdom_Wisecracks Рік тому

Can you give any tips. On how to approach the current owner, to ask permission to hunt their property. I used to hunt with a Bounty Hunter RB5 in the 80's. Then it was customary to offer 15'/, of the value found.

@5280Adventures Рік тому

When I approach land owners, I let them know that I will be taking all trash with me and am willing to show them all of my finds. I dont bring up giving them any finds that I uncover. If they discuss it, I usually tell them that they are entitled to the finds as it was found on their property. I rarely come across owners that want to keep anything that is found. I have though made some memory boxes of items that the owners really liked. That usually helps me get to come back and hunt more!

@Wisdom_Wisecracks Рік тому

@@5280Adventures Thanks for the reply. I bought a Minelab Vanquish 540 Pro. And Pinpointer. I'd love to get some exercise and finds. Like to recover a bit of the investment. Keep swinging and pinging.

@johnbauer6642 3 роки тому

When I go to Historic Map Works I do not see Historic Earth as an option. Only "View print sizes and pricing." SO what gives with that?

@aidengitt7566 2 роки тому

Same

@angelapalmisano6935 3 роки тому

Do I need permit to do the metal detecting the park?

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

You will need to check each city’s ordinances to get that answer.

@DiggingBuddy 3 роки тому

Hey! I know MIddleburge! :). I should scope this out :)

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Get on it! Tell me what you find

@oneworld8056 2 роки тому

I really do not think this service is free anymore. No Historic Earth Free Basic and anything I search for. Now if I search for what your searching for? The Historic Earth Free shows. Care to explain?

@beardednomadvanlife6363 Рік тому

No nothing is free except the teaser map covered in copyright stamps making it worthless . So us poor folks just put the time on walking and swinging hoping to get lucky . But at least I’m cleaning the earth of trash since I dig up more of that anyhow

@jasonrichards1232 3 роки тому

if on a satelite map you find 2 squares in the sea, is it defo somewhere to check

@lukehewitt9750 3 роки тому

Why is this then please?

@mesalaney7282 3 роки тому

Si weird, the overlay won't work for me.. any suggestions? I even did exactly the same place as you.

@5280Adventures 3 роки тому

Maybe its the browser. Im not sure why its not working.

@robertchrisman1347 2 роки тому

I think they removed the overlay options.

@rtopalovich 8 місяців тому

"Historic" areas are often protected by law. Be careful.

@user-lr1bk2rd4t 2 місяці тому

So i guess i gotta pay for this to get the satellite view? I will if thats what i gotta do i reckon

@lesleypearson6934 Рік тому

Unfortunately it won’t work with apple

@jerryactrik1901 4 місяці тому

looks like the site has really gone down hill since this video, or maybe it's just useful in some areas. I live in one of the most historically relevant towns in the US and there's only 1 map.. but there is a town of the same name in Iowa and Ohio that have over 10 maps each. You also have to search, because the state links are broken (as least for the two states I plan to metal detect in the most)

@5280Adventures 4 місяці тому

Dang. I guess its not as useful as it once was.

@jerryactrik1901 4 місяці тому

still a great video, I hadn't even really considered studying maps, now I'm hooked. We have gold mining and civil war battles in our history here, the right map could uncover a lot of cool things. I've checked out some of the other videos in the playlist, and I'm confident I'll eventually find what I'm looking for. Thanks! @@5280Adventures

@travellingonuptozion5658 3 роки тому

I see the Giants faces.......the rocks at the bottom of the mountains have all source of recourses