Old Maps of Scottsville, Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Scottsville with 19 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Scottsville has changed over the decades.


Scottsville, VA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Palmyra
    1891 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-driven industry and railroad expansion along the James. Genealogists and historians can locate old processing sites like Arvonia Slate Quarry, remote outposts like Boyds Tavern, and the track of the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad.

  2. 1892 Map of Buckingham
    1892 Map of Buckingham
    1892 Buckingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late nineteenth century was defined by its river-and-rail economy along the James River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Kleinburg School, the Soap Stone Quarry, and the Virginia Midland Railroad.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Palmyra
    1895 Print · USGS
    The James and Rivanna River valleys of central Virginia are captured here in the 1890s, revealing a landscape of rail-connected river towns and rural mills. Researchers can trace the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad and locate landmarks like the Arvon Slate Quarry or Flanagan Mill.

  4. 1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Palmyra
    1897 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the late 1880s is defined by its deep river valleys and the industrial reach of the James and Rivanna. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of river towns like Scottsville or explore industrial roots at the Slate Quarry and Union Mills.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1929 Map of Covesville
    1929 Map of Covesville
    1929 Covesville
    1929 Print · USGS
    Albemarle County’s soapstone industry and mountain communities are frozen in time just before the Depression. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Alberene, old schools like Red Hill Sch, and landmarks including Forest Lodge and Johnson Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1935 Map of Covesville, 1961 Print
    1935 Map of Covesville, 1961 Print
    1935 Covesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Albemarle County was defined by its soapstone industry and a dense network of country schools and chapels. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through landmarks like Albermarle Soapstone Company, Cedar Vale Sch, and the riverside hub of Scottsville.

  7. 1943 Map of Scottsville, 1969 Print
    1943 Map of Scottsville, 1969 Print
    1943 Scottsville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia’s river valleys and historic estates are preserved in this mid-century portrait of the Albemarle and Fluvanna borderlands. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Ash Lawn, follow the Chesapeake and Ohio line through Nicholas Siding, or locate rural landmarks like Jefferson Mill.

  8. 1945 Map of Covesville
    1945 Map of Covesville
    1945 Covesville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Albemarle County's river valleys and mountain foothills are shown here in the mid-1940s, a period defined by the convergence of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Alberene, Esmont, and the Mt Zion Ch, or locate old industrial sites like Johnson Mill.

  9. 1946 Map of Scottsville
    1946 Map of Scottsville
    1946 Scottsville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the mid-1940s is shown here as a landscape of river-bend towns and quiet country crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through named landmarks like Jefferson Mill, Blenheim, and Antioch Ch, or follow the historic Three Chopt Road.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late 1940s reveals a region defined by its great mountain ridges and the powerful river-and-rail economy connecting Roanoke to Lynchburg. Researchers can trace the path of the Virginian RR and locate historic county seats like Charlotte Court House.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Roanoke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge appear in great detail during the late fifties, showcasing the transition from mountain industry to Piedmont farmland. Trace the path of the Norfolk and Western railroad or find old river towns like Appomattox and Amelia Court House.

  12. 1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Roanoke
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge front appear here in the early sixties, caught between their deep railroad roots and new postwar developments. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western through towns like Bedford and Altavista, or locate family landmarks near Smith Mountain Lake.

  13. 1967 Map of Esmont, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Esmont, 1968 Print
    1967 Esmont
    1968 Print · USGS
    Albemarle County's Piedmont landscape is captured here in the late sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail corridor along the southern border. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Esmont, Keene, and Scottsville, or find local landmarks like Yancy Sch and Dawson Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of Scottsville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Scottsville, 1969 Print
    1967 Scottsville
    1969 Print · USGS
    The James River region at the end of the 1960s reveals a landscape defined by sharp river bends and industrial heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Scottsville, Jefferson Mill, and rural landmarks like Fox Memorial Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge mountains meet in this early 1970s landscape of river valleys and rail hubs. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes and landmarks like the Appomattox Court House Nat Hist Pk, the Peaks of Otter, and Amelia Court House.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Dillwyn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late seventies is defined by the winding James River and the rural communities of the Piedmont. Trace old transportation corridors and family-named ridges from Dillwyn and Buckingham to the Blue Ridge foothills.

  17. 1979 Map of Esmont, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Esmont, 1982 Print
    1979 Esmont
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Albemarle County is captured in the late seventies, showing the rural landscape between the James River and the Piedmont hills. Researchers can trace land use around Esmont, Scottsville, and the riverside settlement of Warren.

  18. 2022 Map of Esmont, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Esmont, 2022 Print
    2022 Esmont
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont meets the James River in the early 2020s, showcasing a landscape of established family farms and historic river crossings. Researchers can trace local heritage through the many burial grounds like Van Clief Family Cem and Saint Georges Cem or locate old community hubs like Esmont and Keene.

  19. 2022 Map of Scottsville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Scottsville, 2022 Print
    2022 Scottsville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The town of Scottsville and the winding James River highlight this Virginia landscape at the start of the 2020s. Researchers can trace family history at Antioch Cem or follow the paths of the Hardware River and Coles Rolling Rd.

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