Before you could look up addresses on the internet, how did people find smaller locations like houses and restaurants?

Question

I know atlases and roadmaps were a lot more common, but from my understanding those give more of a broader view of a large area like major roads and stuff. If you needed to find a small subdivision or small road, how would you do that before the internet?

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Answer 1

– You can get detailed paper maps of a particular city.
– Send people directions in invitations or business advertising.
– Call them on the phone and ask for directions.
– Get someone familiar with the area to show you.
– Signage on highways gives directions to major attractions like stadiums, airports etc.