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Old Maps of Tangier, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Tangier. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Tangier, VA maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Crisfield
    1903 Map of Crisfield
    1903 Crisfield
    1903 Print · USGS
    Coastal Somerset County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by the water and the oyster trade. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints at Sackertown, Lawsonia, and Parsonville, or locate the Janes Island L.H. and the remote reaches of Smith Island.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1920 Map of Crisfield
    1920 Map of Crisfield
    1920 Crisfield
    1920 Print · USGS
    Maryland's seafood capital and the isolated island communities of the Chesapeake are captured just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail lines of the N.Y.P. & N. R.R. or locate ancestral homes in Sackertown, Birdtown, and Ewell.
  7. 1942 Map of Tangier Island, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Tangier Island, 1962 Print
    1942 Tangier Island
    1962 Print · USGS
    Tangier Island at the start of the 1940s reveals a maritime community defined by its unique ridge-top settlements and marshy harbors. Genealogists and historians can trace residents living along Main Ridge and Canton Ridge, or locate landmarks like Mailboat Harbor and Watts Island.
  10. 1943 Map of Tangier Island
    1943 Map of Tangier Island
    1943 Tangier Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tangier Island and its surrounding waters are captured during the early 1940s, showing the isolated community's reliance on the bay. Researchers can trace family sites on Main Ridge or locate maritime landmarks like Mailboat Harbor and the Inner Light.
  13. 1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Map of Eastville, 1971 Print
    1946 Eastville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are captured here during a period of expanding naval and aerospace presence. Researchers can trace the path of the Penn Central railroad through Chincoteague and Modest Town, or locate landmarks like the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
  16. 1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Map of Eastville
    1961 Eastville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore and Outer Banks are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a maritime landscape of lighthouses, rail-linked towns, and naval outposts. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Parksley or locate historical sites like Chincoteague Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Tangier Island.
  19. 1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Map of Eastville
    1966 Eastville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Peninsula and Outer Banks appear in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of maritime trade, military outposts, and fishing villages. Researchers can trace the lines of the Norfolk & Southern through Exmore and Parksley or locate historical sites like Fort John Custis and the Janes Island Lighthouse.
  22. 1968 Map of Tangier Island, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Tangier Island, 1972 Print
    1968 Tangier Island
    1972 Print · USGS
    Tangier Island and its surrounding sounds are captured in the late sixties, showing the isolated community's unique reliance on the water. Historians and genealogists can trace family footprints along Main Ridge and identify local Cem sites and harbors like Mailboat Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Chincoteague, 1982 Print
    1981 Chincoteague
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Delmarva Eastern Shore at the start of the eighties shows a unique blend of traditional coastal life and modern aerospace technology. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through rural towns like Modest Town and Bloxom or explore the marshlands of the Saxis Marsh Waterfowl Management Area and Refuge.
  28. 1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Map of Chincoteague
    1984 Chincoteague
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Eastern Shore and Delmarva Peninsula are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of barrier islands and tidewater towns. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail line through Accomac or locate the Wallops Flight Facility (NASA) and Chincoteague Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2022 Map of Tangier Island, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tangier Island, 2022 Print
    2022 Tangier Island
    2022 Print · USGS
    Tangier Island remains a distinct maritime outpost in the Chesapeake Bay as seen in this 2022 survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's footprint along Main Ridge and Canton Ridge, or locate landmarks like Mailboat Harbor and Whale Point.
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