Old Maps of Monitor, Virginia for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 12 historic maps of Monitor. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Monitor's past.


Monitor, 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. 1935 Map of Amherst
    1935 Map of Amherst
    1935 Amherst
    1935 Print · USGS
    Amherst County in the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of mountain hollows and rail-connected settlements along the edge of the George Washington National Forest. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like the Indian Mission, Sweet Briar College, and the old Southern Mineral Plant.

  3. 1939 Map of Amherst
    1939 Map of Amherst
    1939 Amherst
    1939 Print · USGS
    Amherst County in the mid-1930s is a landscape of mountain ridges and tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of many local landmarks, from Sweet Briar and Amherst to the Indian Mission and Dodds Store.

  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 Amherst, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Amherst, 1960 Print
    1950 Amherst
    1960 Print · USGS
    Amherst and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are documented here at mid-century, just as rural communities and mountain gaps remained largely unchanged. Genealogists can trace family locations through Dodds Store, Mt Moriah Ch, and the Sweet Briar College campus.

  6. 1952 Map of Amherst
    1952 Map of Amherst
    1952 Amherst
    1952 Print · USGS
    Amherst County and the Blue Ridge heights are captured here in the early fifties before modern development reshaped the rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family lines through dozens of local landmarks like Dodds Store, Indian Mission, and Pleasant Grove Ch.

  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. 1963 Map of Amherst, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Amherst, 1965 Print
    1963 Amherst
    1965 Print · USGS
    Amherst County in the early sixties centers on the rail-connected settlements and academic grounds of the Virginia Piedmont. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Sardis Ch, Christian Aid Cem, and the historic campus of Sweet Briar College.
    3 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. 2022 Map of Amherst, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Amherst, 2022 Print
    2022 Amherst
    2022 Print · USGS
    Amherst and its surrounding Piedmont foothills are captured here in recent years, centering on the county seat and the extensive Sweet Briar College campus. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Faulconer Cem and Campbell Cem, while tracing the rural road networks connecting Faulconerville to Monitor.

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