research

Hello!!! I am trying to decide on a metal detector to use for my graduate research. I have had issues with pin pointers because they only detect metal 2-4inches deep, so I need something with more depth detection. I am doing some research on hardware detection ingested or found exteriorly on...

I have had good luck with the "historical view" on Google Earth. Wondering if anyone has had similar luck with it's accuracy.

After I dug my first silver of 2021 about 2 weeks ago - http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=289337 I wanted to get back there asap in case there might be more silvers and older coins other detectorists missed in the past, but I had to wait just over 2 weeks...... .......because I...

I have been using Civil War Diaries, regiment and brigade journals and books and Civil War era newspapers for my research. I find a wealth of information that gets me "near" the location of camps and skirmishes. But that is just the problem. Near covers a wide area of many acres to even...

I spend probably 3-5 hours each week on civil war research. Mainly comparing civil war maps to modern maps. I compare them to Google maps and the county I am searching on their GIS property tax maps. In that way I can tell if the property is public or private. Also accurate representation of...

just received yesterday the short book "Finding Civil War Campsites in Rural Areas". In respect to its reporting of Internet resources, it is almost 100% out of date. Almost every Internet tool, map or resource they reference is either not available any more or they charge money for their...

For anyone looking for a few alternative ways to try and conduct your research (especially during winter months) to help you find places to go and metal detecting, I've made this article - 9 Ways to Conduct Your Research I hope this helps some of you who have "digger's block."

I've seen a few recent posts asking for help in how to find detecting spots near where the original poster lives. One thing that might be overlooked (by newbies especially) is street and road name clues. These days, fewer folks are using a book of maps for the area where we live or in adjacent...

I use a free apple app called Commander Compass on my iPhone. When I researching some areas that looks promising, I use google maps to get a detailed look and then historic aerial to look back in time to see aerial photos or old topo maps to locate old home sites that have been demolished. On...

I was using historic aerials the other day on a specific area I am interested in hunting. On the left side I selected at the top - map to see a current modern map of streets. I was using the dissolve slider. on the right side i selected the oldest top map presented which was 1957. I saw 3...

What is (in your mind) the best research platform to use for a beginner? I have been wanting to research my Aunts property, but I am having a problem deciding what research platform to use.