I would go to the local filling station and ask the attendant for a tank of kerosene and directions. Under the gas lamp, we would peruse the map together with our monocles. We would discuss the latest vehicle tech known as "vulcanization". I have heard that people used writing 'utensils' instead of computer back then, but I'm pretty sure that's just a rumor. I would end the interaction by tipping the attendant a whole nickel (a year's salary back then).