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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think I would wait until the snow is gone, the ground thaws, and it dries up. It's a lot easier digging dry than wet, and it's not as if anything is going to go anywhere until then. What you could do in the meantime is scope out the area on Google Earth and do a bird's-eye view to check the features for things like ravines and other natural landforms that may lend themselves to being natural hiding places and the like. You could also do some research on the area and determine the locations of such things as where commercial establishments used to be in the general area, not to mention such things as stores, Post Offices, bars, etc.
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Valued Member
 United States
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I am going to do some more research on the area. The Creek nearby has a few ravines and a path - at the edge of the property there is a large clearing that may be a good place to search. I will post updates as I prepare for this hunt.
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Valued Member
United States
371 Posts |
-UPDATE-
Going sometime over Spring Break - Definately on Easter - maybe even a partial sweep sometime before.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2797 Posts |
SilverTurtle, I'm in West Central Illinois (just east of St Louis) and have done lots of historical research on much of the state. If you could narrow down the area a bit for me, I may be able to share some of my info with you. I'm not far from the first settlement in Illinois "Turkey Hill", established in the early 1700's. I have links to many historical sites in Illinois and would be glad to share.  |
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Valued Member
United States
371 Posts |
Peoria County is the Location I am going.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2797 Posts |
SilverTurtle, Here's a link to some historical sites in Peoria Co. http://www.lat-long.com/Search.cfm?...+SearchYou can modify the search from the top menu bar. It also has mapping and satellite photos. I'll let you take it from here.  I'll look for any other links I have from that area. Good luck. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
371 Posts |
Here are some images I scanned from a 1939 Collier's Atlas;    Red Ring - Area being searched. Will these maps help out? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2797 Posts |
SilverTurtle, Quote:
Will these maps help out? Probably not. There isn't enough detail and points of interest are not included (train stations, parks, historical sites, etc.). The old standby method is to find an "Old-Timer" who has been in the area for 50+ years, buy 'em a cup of coffee and listen to their stories. This is by far the best way to learn what was going on way back when.  |
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Valued Member
United States
371 Posts |
Some of the information I have found out about the search area:
-House was moved, and destroyed in the process, and a new one was put in
-Large area of farm fields for searching
-Glasford Bank nearby, as well as some other banks
-Large Wooded area behind the fields
I tried detecting this area before and was heavily rushed. So I will need hours, even days or weeks to search the area entirely.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Do you know the location of the old house? That is a good place to start. Any info about any other structures on the property will help too. Strange as it sounds, a great spot to check would be where the outhouse used to be. Coins have a way of dropping out of pockets when someone drops their drawers!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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MD'ing is my passion. Any spot with history may hold relics and goodies. My oldest find last year was a spanish reale, well worn but dated 1758. I dug it in the yard of a Michigan farm. Make darn sure you have permission to hunt private and even public property, and cover your holes. My newest thing is to look for old yards with newer homes on them. Keep in mind detectors have been around for 50 years or better, not much virgin territory left!
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
Roll hunting since '77
Dirt fishing since '72
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Valued Member
United States
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Saruma; Quote:
Do you know the location of the old house? That is a good place to start. Any info about any other structures on the property will help too. Strange as it sounds, a great spot to check would be where the outhouse used to be. Coins have a way of dropping out of pockets when someone drops their drawers! The house was in front of where the Garage is: However, I believe the land was filled in there, and I think the outhouse is in the location the new house is. I will check the mailbox area. fistfulladirt; Quote:
MD'ing is my passion. Any spot with history may hold relics and goodies. My oldest find last year was a spanish reale, well worn but dated 1758. I dug it in the yard of a Michigan farm. Make darn sure you have permission to hunt private and even public property, and cover your holes. My newest thing is to look for old yards with newer homes on them. Keep in mind detectors have been around for 50 years or better, not much virgin territory left! Don't worry, I have my Grandpa's permission. I'm pretty certain that the area has not been searched. |
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Valued Member
United States
371 Posts |
I detected their over Easter for a while - Found some barbed wire and metal pieces; No coins yet, but I will go back sometime and turn on the Trash Detector.
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Valued Member
United States
287 Posts |
A friend of mine has just started metal detecting and he has asked me to come along some time. What are some good rules of etiquette?
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