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From: Lee Hoffman <>
Subject: Re: [DMU] New user-which map layers to purchase?
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:48:10 -0500
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Sharon wrote:
>Hi! I am planning on purchasing the software and hope that the instruction
>booklet is EASY to follow. Would someone be so kind as to suggest which
>map layers I should purchase in the beginning [which are most helpful, in
>general]?
>Streams, Road, Rail, or Pub. Land? I am assuming that these are current
>streams, road, etc.?? Thank you very much.

As has been stated, you don't _need_ the various maps to use
DeedMapper. These maps are based on what is known today and _if_
any of the reference points on the maps are changed from many years
ago then the maps _could_ be distracting when trying to match up land
plots with where they should be placed. On the other hand, even
changed referenced points are usually not far enough off that you
would be led far astray. Some reference often helps in land
placement for the big picture.

As for which layers to obtain, I would suggest Stream, Road, and Rail
at least. As for Public Land, most of my plots do not occur in areas
where there are many Public Lands and thus I have never user that
layer. But if you are in such an area, that layer may be very useful
to you. Each layer give certain reference points (some possibly
changed from many years ago) and thus all three (four) layers
together provide a close resemblance of a printed sectional map that
you would obtain from the USC&GS. This then gives you a lot of help
placing plots.

As I noted, a Public Land layer is not available for all areas. This
also applies to the other three layer to a lesser extent. But I
suggest that you get whatever is available for the are of your
interest. If you aren't sure which layers are available or which
maps to get, contact Direct Line Software at (617) 527-9566. They
can tell you what you need. Map layers are relatively cheap and are
worth getting in my opinion.

Hope this helps -

Lee Hoffman/KY
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My website: <http://www.tmgtips.com/lhoffman>;
A user of the best genealogy program, The Master Genealogist (TMG)


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