Old Maps of Alhambra, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Alhambra. 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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Alhambra, VA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Lexington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Amherst and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the late nineteenth century during a period of rural expansion and early rail development. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Clifford P.O. or trace landmarks like Cornerstone Ch. and Massies Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1936 Map of Vesuvius
    1936 Map of Vesuvius
    1936 Vesuvius
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountain front meets the Shenandoah Valley in the 1930s, showing a land of rail junctions and high-country mines. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail past peaks like The Priest and find local history at Steeles Tavern or Old Providence Cem.

  3. 1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Vesuvius
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of mountain mines and early parkway development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past the Irish Creek Mission and forgotten sites like Mill Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1950 Map of Vesuvius, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Vesuvius, 1960 Print
    1950 Vesuvius
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country of Augusta and Nelson counties comes alive in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape of remote mountain missions and state institutions. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Irish Creek Mission, Montebello, and the State Prison Camp No 10.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Vesuvius
    1951 Map of Vesuvius
    1951 Vesuvius
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge foothills of Augusta and Rockbridge Counties are shown here in the early fifties, capturing a landscape of mountain missions and remote mines. Trace family history through Old Providence Ch, the Irish Creek Mission, and Massies Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1965 Map of Massies Mill, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Massies Mill, 1967 Print
    1965 Massies Mill
    1967 Print · USGS
    Nelson and Amherst Counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the high ridge communities and valley settlements along the Tye River. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past peaks like The Priest or locate family sites at Sandy Ridge Cem and Massies Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Buena Vista
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mid-eighties landscape around Rockbridge County comes alive in this survey of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny foothills. Researchers can trace the legacy of institutions like Washington and Lee University or follow the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Railway through Clifton Forge.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1999 Map of Massies Mill, 2000 Print
    1999 Map of Massies Mill, 2000 Print
    1999 Massies Mill
    2000 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's Blue Ridge foothills are shown here at the turn of the millennium, centered on the historic Tye River settlements. Researchers can trace family roots through Massies Mill, locate the Bethel Cem, or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Tyro.

  13. 2022 Map of Massies Mill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Massies Mill, 2022 Print
    2022 Massies Mill
    2022 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's mountain communities and high summits are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family roots at Oak Hill Baptist Church or the Sandy Ridge Cem and locate historic river crossings near Massies Mill and Tyro.

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