Historical Maps of Virginia

What stories do these 5,226 old maps tell about Virginia's past? From 1884 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 Virginia's history through maps:

  • Trace Virginia'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 Virginia's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Virginia maps

(5,226)

  1. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Harpers Ferry
    1884 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Leesburg, Martinsburg, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Grundy
    1886 Map of Grundy
    1886 Grundy
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Pikeville, Clintwood, and other nearby areas

  3. 1886 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1886 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1886 Cumberland Gap
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Middlesboro, Harrogate, and other nearby areas

  4. 1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Jonesville
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Cumberland, Harlan, and other nearby areas

  5. 1887 Map of Warfield
    1887 Map of Warfield
    1887 Warfield
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Pikeville, Williamson, and other nearby areas

  6. 1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Pocahontas
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Bluefield, Princeton, and other nearby areas

  7. 1887 Map of Spottsylvania
    1887 Map of Spottsylvania
    1887 Spottsylvania
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Culpeper, Lake of the Woods, and other nearby areas

  8. 1887 Map of Lewisburg
    1887 Map of Lewisburg
    1887 Lewisburg
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, and other nearby areas

  9. 1888 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1888 Map of Cumberland Gap
    1888 Cumberland Gap
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Middlesboro, Harrogate, and other nearby areas

  10. 1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Hillsville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Virginia, including Mount Airy, Galax, and other nearby areas

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