Unsure of the etiquette - an open question

[tucson_sailors]

Just wondering, since I saw a thread about the topo maps. I have a friend who went to the U of A and got all of the 1900 to 1960 topo maps of Southern AZ and had them digitally scanned. These show a lot of detail which have since been redacted - a large number of the old mining towns, etc. that no longer show on the modern maps.

Obviously, some of these either no longer exist, are on locked out trails, etc. What would be the etiquette of posting these scans?

New to 4x4ing and such, so just want to know the rules before I do something that will bring the wrath of moderators and God down upon me.

Glenn in Tucson

 

[MaddBaggins]

It wouldn't bring down wrath of moderators, but many here believe in not posting specific directions to trails on the net, especially coordinates. Then any jackass with a cooler full of beer and google can find other places to trash.

Posting old maps, I would dig that. I really like to just stare at maps and old ones would be even better.

I say it's up to you. It's not like you would be pointing GPS coordinates to specific trails.

 

[Tools R Us]

Post them up, I love old maps!

 

[inkpot]

Howdy! I learned years ago that "old" topos were invaluable. They should be treated with care. Sometimes they are the only link to a lot of history. I have collected a few over the years. I even have a few hand drawn ones by a guy named Shotts! John

 

[tucson_sailors]

A modest proposal

The buddy who got those scanned has some webspace and has graciously offered to let people download. To make sure it doesn't cause his server to melt, I'll send the link to any interested people via PM or email, rather than post it in the forum. Please do not post it in any public forums, and enjoin anyone who you share it with to do the same. Its a zipped file, downloadable.

PM'd or emailed everyone on this thread who expressed an interest. The maps are all of the Santa Cruz county area, south of Tucson. Per a short conversation with the buddy who got these, the U of A library map room has all sorts of old maps, but not particularly well organized. But a good resource if you want to find the old stuff.

Glenn in Tucson

 

[tucson_sailors]

Hondastomper - your PM is full

Will send you the info, but you have to clear your quick message before anything new can be sent to you.

Glenn

 

[tucson_sailors]

Wow - lots of PM's

Been busy pushing that info out to folks. Glad to see the interest!

Glenn