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Historical Maps of Essex County, Virginia

What stories do these 138 old maps tell about Essex County's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Essex County's history through maps:

  • Trace Essex County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Essex County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Essex County, VA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Fredericksburg
    1889 Map of Fredericksburg
    1889 Fredericksburg
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Caroline County, Caroline County, and others.
  2. 1892 Map of Fredericksburg
    1892 Map of Fredericksburg
    1892 Fredericksburg
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Caroline County, Caroline County, and others.
  3. 1892 Map of Montross
    1892 Map of Montross
    1892 Montross
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Montross, Maryland, and others.
  4. 1892 Map of Montross, 1904 Print
    1892 Map of Montross, 1904 Print
    1892 Montross
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Montross, Maryland, and others.
  5. 1892 Map of Montross, 1914 Print
    1892 Map of Montross, 1914 Print
    1892 Montross
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Montross, Maryland, and others.
  6. 1892 Map of Montross, 1920 Print
    1892 Map of Montross, 1920 Print
    1892 Montross
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Montross, Maryland, and others.
  7. 1892 Map of Montross, 1930 Print
    1892 Map of Montross, 1930 Print
    1892 Montross
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Montross, Maryland, and others.
  8. 1894 Map of Fredericksburg
    1894 Map of Fredericksburg
    1894 Fredericksburg
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Caroline County, Caroline County, and others.
  9. 1894 Map of Fredericksburg, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Fredericksburg, 1898 Print
    1894 Fredericksburg
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Caroline County, Caroline County, and others.
  10. 1894 Map of Fredericksburg, 1905 Print
    1894 Map of Fredericksburg, 1905 Print
    1894 Fredericksburg
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Essex County, including Caroline County, Caroline County, and others.
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