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

Your search for almost anything began with a phone book. Most businesses would be helpful in giving directions. Gas stations were often a good resource. Where there was a will, most would often find the way.