Old Maps of Pedlar, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 1935 Map of Buena Vista

   

   1935 Buena Vista

   1935 Print · USGS

   The James River corridor in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of hydroelectric power and deep-rooted mountain communities. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Ivory Hill Sch to Mt Zion Ch, alongside industrial sites like the LONE JACK QUARRY.

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7. 1939 Map of Buena Vista

   

   1939 Buena Vista

   1939 Print · USGS

   The James River corridor near Buena Vista was a bustling intersection of rail and water transport in the years before World War II. Researchers can trace the early Appalachian Trail and find rural community hubs like Pedlar Mills, CCC Camp No 10, and Buffalo Forge.

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10. 1940 Map of Buena Vista

    

    1940 Buena Vista

    1940 Print · USGS

    The industrial and rail corridor of the James River is captured here as the region's mountain economy evolved in the 1930s. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines serving Glasgow, find CCC Camp No 10, and locate rural landmarks like Buffalo Forge and Ben Salam Sch.

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13. 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.

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16. 1950 Map of Buena Vista, 1958 Print

    

    1950 Buena Vista

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge high country is captured here at mid-century as the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail were becoming established. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Pedlar Mills, Buffalo Forge, and the riverside rail junction at Glasgow.

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19. 1952 Map of Buena Vista

    

    1952 Buena Vista

    1952 Print · USGS

    The James River corridor and the Blue Ridge mountains meet here during the mid-twentieth century, showcasing a landscape of rail-fed industrial towns and remote forest settlements. Trace the heritage of Pedlar Mills and Buffalo Forge, or find local landmarks like Wesley Chapel and the Bluff Mtn Lookout Tower.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 1965 Map of Big Island, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Big Island

    1967 Print · USGS

    The James River corridor in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Researchers can trace historic river communities and rural landmarks like Pedlar Mills, Coleman Falls, and Cornerstone Ch.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 1999 Map of Big Island, 2001 Print

    

    1999 Big Island

    2001 Print · USGS

    The Blue Ridge foothills and James River valley come into focus in the late nineties, showing a landscape defined by protected forests and mountain waterways. Genealogists and hikers can trace rural landmarks like Pedlar Mills, Centenary Ch, and the overlooks along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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40. 2022 Map of Big Island, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Big Island

    2022 Print · USGS

    The James River valley and the Blue Ridge heights define this area of the Virginia mountains during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns and local lineage near Pedlar Mills, Ivy Hill Cem, and the historic Waughs Ferry Rd.

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