Not only is it fun to look at old maps, it is also fascinating to see how the landscape has changed, advancements have been made and development has occurred. These changes can be found on plat maps, aerial photographs and countless other maps used for a myriad of tasks. It is also pertinent to note that most of these sources do contain errors. These errors can be as a result of expediency, yet more often a lack of familiarity between the creator and the vicinity covered. Sometimes it may be a delinquency between the time the map was created and a change occurred. What I find equally complex are the changes in topography as a result of erosion, farming practices, or areas that have gone back to nature. I’ve used maps to track abandoned railroad grades, forgotten cemeteries and former home locations. Each instance contains its own mysticism and often leads to more questions than answers.
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