Finding someone to examine a map on microfilm at FHL

DavisonMichael

I would like to determine if a microfilmed map provides information that is useful to me. The microfilm seems to only be available at the FHL. Paying someone to physically review the map might be a good approach. Anyone know how to locate a local person to look?

Thanks & regards, Mike

Lewis and Greenup (portion) counties, Kentucky land ownership maps, [1812-1855] https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1273481

Áine Ní Donnghaile

Cyndi's List provides the URLs of a number of Salt Lake researchers.

For the record, the maps are not on microfilm but on microfiche. All microfilm has now been digitized, but digitization of microfiche is still in process.

AnneLoForteWillson

Apparently, the map was created by Library of Congress, so that might be another option for locating a copy. It does not appear to be digitized at LOC yet, either, though.

DavisonMichael

Thanks for Cyndi's List pointer and the microfilm vs microfiche clarification.

I didn't notice the original map was at the Library of Congress. LOC might be a bit easier to personally visit. Thanks.

Áine Ní Donnghaile

I had checked the LOC's digitized map collection, too. I would check back often because the LOC is moving ahead quickly. The SLC microfiche collection will likely be unavailable for a while as it has been sent out for digitization.

DavisonMichael

Ah... I may just wait for this map to be digitized. Looks like the SLC microfiche is expected to be fully digitized by the end of 2024 and since I have many other areas of research to keep me busy I can put this one aside for now. Thanks for pointing out the digitization plans.