I will have to report on AncestryLibrary later since I do not have access at this time.
I went to HeritageQuest various locations in Iowa, Nebraska, and Virginia. Some hit; some did not. Putting in more information was not helpful. I was disappointed that all my searches led only to bibliographic information and a form to request the article. "Places" was not a very rewarding tool for browsing. However, I had much better luck exploring "People." Many imporant and obscure books are available in full text; individual's names are searchable, and the pages where hits occur are clearly indicated. Here again, less information in the search box got me more accurate hits.
On Sanborn Maps of Custer for 1910 I found the Kleemann House on the corner of 6th and Custer St. (now Mt. Rushmore Rd.) and two banks still in use. The maps were clear and I appreciated the various sizes available. Clearly these maps come from a fire insurance company: piles of lumber are noted all around Custer!
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Thanks for your post, Avid. You have reported an important thing to know when searching HeritageQuest--fewer search terms yields better results. I'll be interested to know your impressions of Ancestry. I find that easier to use. They complement each other and have some duplication (census), but offer different things, too. Good note on Sanborn Maps. They are clunky to navigate but provide information not easily found elsewhere. Good comments.
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