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Historical Maps of Appalachia, Virginia

What stories do these 22 old maps tell about Appalachia's past? From 1894 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 Appalachia's history through maps:

  • Trace Appalachia's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Appalachia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Appalachia, VA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Estillville, 1909 Print
    1894 Map of Estillville, 1909 Print
    1894 Estillville
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Scott County, Scott County, and others.
  2. 1894 Map of Estillville, 1936 Print
    1894 Map of Estillville, 1936 Print
    1894 Estillville
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Scott County, Scott County, and others.
  3. 1894 Map of Estillville, 1945 Print
    1894 Map of Estillville, 1945 Print
    1894 Estillville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Scott County, Scott County, and others.
  4. 1921 Map of Big Stone Gap
    1921 Map of Big Stone Gap
    1921 Big Stone Gap
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Big Stone Gap, Kentucky, and others.
  5. 1922 Map of Big Stone Gap
    1922 Map of Big Stone Gap
    1922 Big Stone Gap
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Big Stone Gap, Kentucky, and others.
  6. 1929 Map of Big Stone Gap
    1929 Map of Big Stone Gap
    1929 Big Stone Gap
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Big Stone Gap, Kentucky, and others.
  7. 1929 Map of Big Stone Gap, 1942 Print
    1929 Map of Big Stone Gap, 1942 Print
    1929 Big Stone Gap
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Big Stone Gap, Kentucky, and others.
  8. 1929 Map of Big Stone Gap, 1950 Print
    1929 Map of Big Stone Gap, 1950 Print
    1929 Big Stone Gap
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Big Stone Gap, Kentucky, and others.
  9. 1935 Map of Appalachia
    1935 Map of Appalachia
    1935 Appalachia
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Kentucky, and others.
  10. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Appalachia, including Johnson City, North Carolina, and others.
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