Old Maps of Potts Creek, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Potts Creek. 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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Potts Creek, VA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Lewisburg
    1887 Map of Lewisburg
    1887 Lewisburg
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Greenbrier Valley and the Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a period of significant rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain settlements like White Sulphur Springs and Ronceverte, or locate specific landmarks like Van Staverns Mill and the Half Way House.

  2. 1891 Map of Lewisburg
    1891 Map of Lewisburg
    1891 Lewisburg
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late 1880s, documenting a landscape of mountain ridges and burgeoning rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Van Staverns Mill or follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad through the Alleghany Tunnel.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of New Castle, 1964 Print
    1945 Map of New Castle, 1964 Print
    1945 New Castle
    1964 Print · USGS
    The mountain gaps of Craig and Alleghany Counties are captured here at the end of the war, when mining and rail transport still defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of industry and faith at Jordan Mines, Lignite, and Shoafs Chapel.

  4. 1947 Map of New Castle
    1947 Map of New Castle
    1947 New Castle
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of mountain resorts and industrial remnants. You can trace the legacy of mineral spas at Sweet Springs and locate early community hubs like Jordan Mines and the Fenwick Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.

  6. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.

  8. 1966 Map of Potts Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Potts Creek, 1967 Print
    1966 Potts Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands in the 1960s are defined here by the steep ridges of Peters Mountain and the winding course of Potts Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Rowan Memorial Home Cem, Paxton Chapel, and the Paint Bank National Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Lewisburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Lewisburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Lewisburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Greenbrier Valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-town commerce, mountain agriculture, and major institutional landmarks. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chesapeake and Ohio and locate sites like the Federal Reformatory for Women and the Sam Black Church.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2011 Map of Potts Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Potts Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Potts Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Potts Creek, including Alleghany County, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Potts Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Potts Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Potts Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Potts Creek, including Alleghany County, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Potts Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Potts Creek, 2016 Print
    2016 Potts Creek
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Potts Creek, including Alleghany County, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Potts Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Potts Creek, 2019 Print
    2019 Potts Creek
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Potts Creek, including Alleghany County, Monroe County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Potts Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Potts Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Potts Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here in modern detail, where the steep ridges of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests meet. Genealogists can trace numerous ancestral sites including the McCormick Family Cem, Paxton Cem, and Oak Grove Cem.

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