Historical maps give you insights you can’t get from satellite imagery alone. (Adjust the transparency and turn on the terrain layer for the best effects.)
Google Earth (KML, no preview available)
Snapshots of the overlays in the above Google Earth file:
Snapshots of the overlays in the above Google Earth file:
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