1940s Maps of Bath County, Virginia

1. 1943 Map of Craigsville, 1961 Print

   

   1943 Craigsville

   1961 Print · USGS

   The Virginia mountains in the early 1940s reveal a landscape of rail-dependent valley towns and isolated mountain gaps. You can trace family roots through rural landmarks like Griffin Ch, the Wilderness Sch, and the high peak at Elliott Knob.

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4. 1945 Map of Craigsville

   

   1945 Craigsville

   1945 Print · USGS

   Augusta and Bath counties are shown here in the mid-1940s, when the rail lines still dictated the growth of mountain valley towns. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio RR through Craigsville or locate rural sites like Rocky Spring Ch and Wilderness Sch.

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7. 1945 Map of Clifton Forge, 1963 Print

   

   1945 Clifton Forge

   1963 Print · USGS

   The rail and river corridors of Alleghany County are captured here at the end of the war, centered on the bustling junction of Clifton Forge. Genealogists and historians can trace old community landmarks like Union Chapel, the Rich Patch Mines, and the Deeds Sch among the ridgelines.

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10. 1946 Map of Callaghan

    

    1946 Callaghan

    1946 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of heavy rail and mountain life. Genealogists and historians can trace old community sites like Hokes Chapel, Dunlap Sch, and the industrial operations at Stack Mine.

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13. 1946 Map of Millboro, 1957 Print

    

    1946 Millboro

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Alleghany and Rockbridge county lines are mapped here in the mid-1940s, highlighting a rugged corridor of industry and nature. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio RR through the Lick Run Tunnel or locate Long Dale Furnace and Rockbridge Alum Springs.

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16. 1946 Map of Warm Springs, 1962 Print

    

    1946 Warm Springs

    1962 Print · USGS

    Bath County and the Allegheny borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the early infrastructure of this resort and timber region. Researchers can trace family sites at Mountain Grove, rural pulpits like Mt Hope Ch, and the crossing at Moclintic Bridge.

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19. 1946 Map of Williamsville, 1964 Print

    

    1946 Williamsville

    1964 Print · USGS

    The mountain valleys of Bath and Highland counties are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river settlements. Genealogists and hikers can locate old landmarks like Lockridge Memorial Ch, the Flood Sch, and the Duncan Knob Lookout Tower.

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22. 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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25. 1949 Map of Callaghan

    

    1949 Callaghan

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the high Allegheny ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line to vanished stops like Backbone Siding or locate family sites near Hokes Chapel and Whites Draft Sch.

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28. 1949 Map of Charlottesville

    

    1949 Charlottesville

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge appear in the late 1940s as a thriving corridor of rail and river commerce. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Culpeper alongside the historic routes of the Southern Railway.

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31. 1949 Map of Williamsville

    

    1949 Williamsville

    1949 Print · USGS

    The ridges and valleys of Bath and Highland Counties come alive in this mid-century survey, documenting a time of remote mountain settlements and forest lookouts. Trace the locations of Starr Chapel, Flood Sch, and the high-elevation Duncan Knob Lookout Tower.

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34. 1949 Map of Clifton Forge

    

    1949 Clifton Forge

    1949 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Alleghany Highlands thrives in the late 1940s as rail and river networks converge. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and mountain settlements like Carloover, Rich Patch Mines, and Union Chapel.

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37. 1949 Map of Warm Springs

    

    1949 Warm Springs

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are documented here in the late 1940s, highlighting the famous resort springs and rugged Appalachian ridges. Genealogists can trace family locations near Warm Springs, Bacova, and the Chimney Run Ch or Zion Hill Ch.

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40. 1949 Map of Millboro

    

    1949 Millboro

    1949 Print · USGS

    The Virginia highlands between Bath and Rockbridge counties were still deeply defined by their iron-industry and railroad roots in the late 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family settlements at Nimrod Hall, visit historic sites like Long Dale Furnace, and locate rural landmarks such as Sharon Sch.

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