About the Genealogical Surveyor

Since founding The Genealogical Surveyor in 2013, Thad Swestyn (Owner, Cartographer, & Surveyor) has been dedicated to sharing the fascinating process of locating historical places using maps.

What began with a collection of nearly 400 coal mine and oil/gas maps has grown significantly. Today, our archives boast over 11,000 maps, with new additions daily, continually expanding our resources for historical exploration.

You can see an example of our work and Thad's expertise in the newspaper article featured here, which details a presentation he gave to the Cornerstone Genealogical Society on using maps to pinpoint historic locations.

As the Business Development Manager and Co-Owner of Genealogical Surveyor, LLC, Michelle Swestyn is the strategic force propelling the firm's growth and market presence.

Michelle's extensive background is built upon critical business pillars, including sales, marketing, customer service,
account management, and strategic business development. She is crucial to the company's success by leading its go-to-market strategy and driving efficiency across all operations. Her expertise is broad and impactful, focusing on maximizing organizational effectiveness and market reach:

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Leading operations management, efficiency projects, and strategic planning to ensure scalable and sustainable growth.

• Market Development: Creating and executing effective marketing and advertising campaigns specifically designed to fuel small business growth.

• Digital Infrastructure: Overseeing key digital assets, including website design and development, social media management, and precise listing management and outreach efforts.

Michelle is adept at navigating the complexities of business
across the spectrum, having worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and medium-sized organizations to small offices and individual entrepreneurs. This diverse experience provides her with a holistic understanding of how all facets of a business interact and contribute to ultimate success.

We provide high quality detailed maps on archival matte map paper or fine art canvas. This photo is of a canvas gallery wrap of the St Johns River in Florida.