Historical Maps of Columbia, Virginia

What stories do these 21 old maps tell about Columbia's past? From 1891 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 Columbia's history through maps:

  • Trace Columbia'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.
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Begin your journey into Columbia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Columbia, VA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Palmyra
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  2. 1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Palmyra
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  3. 1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Palmyra
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  4. 1897 Map of Palmyra, 1902 Print
    1897 Map of Palmyra, 1902 Print
    1897 Palmyra
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  5. 1897 Map of Palmyra, 1907 Print
    1897 Map of Palmyra, 1907 Print
    1897 Palmyra
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  6. 1897 Map of Palmyra, 1916 Print
    1897 Map of Palmyra, 1916 Print
    1897 Palmyra
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  7. 1897 Map of Palmyra, 1929 Print
    1897 Map of Palmyra, 1929 Print
    1897 Palmyra
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  8. 1897 Map of Palmyra, 1938 Print
    1897 Map of Palmyra, 1938 Print
    1897 Palmyra
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  9. 1897 Map of Palmyra, 1945 Print
    1897 Map of Palmyra, 1945 Print
    1897 Palmyra
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Palmyra, Goochland County, and others.

  10. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Columbia, including Roanoke, West Virginia, and others.

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