Old Maps of Virginia, District 6 for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Virginia. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Virginia.


Virginia, District 6 maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Virginia, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Virginia, 1953 Print
    1951 Virginia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Dewey County’s high prairie and river breaks are captured in the early fifties, showcasing the vital rail corridor through the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad as it winds alongside Virginia Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of McIntosh, 1965 Print
    1953 McIntosh
    1965 Print · USGS
    The north-central Dakota prairie is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the vast Standing Rock Indian Reservation and the newly formed Oah E Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line through stops like McIntosh, Walker, and Eagle Butte.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of McIntosh
    1958 Map of McIntosh
    1958 McIntosh
    1958 Print · USGS
    The north-central Dakotas appear here in the mid-1950s as massive engineering projects and rail lines shaped the plains. Researchers can trace tribal lands within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation and locate local landmarks like the Keller Mine or the Virginia Siding.

  4. 1985 Map of La Plant, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of La Plant, 1986 Print
    1985 La Plant
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Indian Reservations meet here in the mid-eighties as Lake Oahe reshapes the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old RR Gr and locate community landmarks like La Plant, Whitehorse, and Rabenberg Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2021 Map of Virginia, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Virginia, 2021 Print
    2021 Virginia
    2021 Print · USGS
    Dewey County is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by ranching roads and the winding paths of local waterways. Researchers can trace the rural layout around Virginia and follow the routes of Laplant Rd and Virgin Cr.

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