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Land Research and Sanborn Maps

Land Research and Sanborn Maps

2023-08-03T22:30:00Z 2023-08-03T23:30:00Z Land Research and Sanborn Maps Land ownership is an underutilized, yet invaluable, tool for uncovering information about your family’s history. Learn about the boundary system where property was divided and organized throughout Michigan’s history. See examples of Sanborn Maps and how they chronicled the urban areas of our state. Virtual Program, Michigan
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Start: August 03, 2023 6:30 PM

End: August 03, 2023 7:30 PM

Land ownership is an underutilized, yet invaluable, tool for uncovering information about your family’s history. Learn about the boundary system where property was divided and organized throughout Michigan’s history. See examples of Sanborn Maps and how they chronicled the urban areas of our state. Register Here
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