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Thought I'd share for those who aren't familiar...
The USGS has all of their topo data available for download in full-res PDF's. I've downloaded all the 7.5-minute maps for my locale (my centered map and all 8 surrounding areas) and saved to Google Drive. You can get them printed full-size at a UPS store or if you know someone with a wide-format plotter. Stick 'em in a waterproof bag and you've got some good map info.
https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/basic/
Search your address in the search box and it should show all available products including historical topo if you ever need that.
To download the surrounding maps of your site, first download your map. Then open the PDF and look at the very bottom. It'll show a legend of the 9 total maps with yours centered in it. The other surrounding maps are named. Click the "advanced search" link on the site and enter that map name, followed by ", NC" to ensure you get the correct one. It should pop right up and allow you to download the PDF.
If you need help, let me know. I've spent hours using this data for work and personal use.
The USGS has all of their topo data available for download in full-res PDF's. I've downloaded all the 7.5-minute maps for my locale (my centered map and all 8 surrounding areas) and saved to Google Drive. You can get them printed full-size at a UPS store or if you know someone with a wide-format plotter. Stick 'em in a waterproof bag and you've got some good map info.
https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/basic/
Search your address in the search box and it should show all available products including historical topo if you ever need that.
To download the surrounding maps of your site, first download your map. Then open the PDF and look at the very bottom. It'll show a legend of the 9 total maps with yours centered in it. The other surrounding maps are named. Click the "advanced search" link on the site and enter that map name, followed by ", NC" to ensure you get the correct one. It should pop right up and allow you to download the PDF.
If you need help, let me know. I've spent hours using this data for work and personal use.