If you are researching a property, start by determining who owned the land by searching the deeds. A how-to guide on
researching deeds is available online that explains how to prepare a Chain of Title.
Learn how to plot old surveys that are noted in the deeds. Over the years the boundaries of a property may have changed. You can find out the boundaries of a parcel in 1860 by checking the Fairfax County 1860 Land Ownership Maps
