Old Maps of Forest, Virginia for Academic Research

1. 1892 Map of Lynchburg

   

   1892 Lynchburg

   1892 Print · USGS

   Central Virginia in the 1890s centered on the vital rail and river junction of Lynchburg and its surrounding tobacco-growing counties. Family historians can trace ancestral crossings at Wards Road Ferry, locate the Academy church, and follow the early Virginia Midland Rail Road through Evington.

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4. 1944 Map of Lynchburg

   

   1944 Lynchburg

   1944 Print · USGS

   The James River corridor hums with activity during the mid-1940s as four major railways converge on the industrial and collegiate city of Lynchburg. Researchers can trace old family sites and schools like the Rosenwald Sch, Oxford Furnace, and Galts Mill.

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7. 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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10. 1950 Map of Goode, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Goode

    1952 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Bedford and Campbell Counties are documented here as the rural landscape meets the mountains. Genealogists can trace the location of numerous country landmarks like Poplar Forest, Coltons Mill, and the many schools and churches including North Bedford Ch.

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13. 1950 Map of Lynchburg, 1963 Print

    

    1950 Lynchburg

    1963 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Lynchburg and the surrounding Piedmont hills are caught in a moment of industrial and rail prominence. Researchers can trace the legacy of local commerce and community through landmarks like Oxford Furnace, Tomahawk Mill, and Lynchburg Womens College.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 1963 Map of City Farm, 1965 Print

    

    1963 City Farm

    1965 Print · USGS

    Campbell County and southern Lynchburg are captured in the early sixties as suburban growth begins to reach the rural farmsteads. Trace family sites and community landmarks like Brush Tavern, Preston Glenn Airport, and Lawyers Cem.

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25. 1963 Map of Lynchburg, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Lynchburg

    1965 Print · USGS

    Lynchburg and its surrounding heights are captured in the early sixties as the city expanded across the river and rail corridors. Genealogists can locate specific family landmarks like Spring Hill Cem, Dunbar High Sch, and the Randolph Macon Womans College campus.

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28. 1965 Map of Boonsboro, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Boonsboro

    1967 Print · USGS

    The northern edge of Bedford County during the mid-sixties shows a landscape of prominent ridges and riverside industry along the James River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Norwood Cem and Norwood Ch or trace the early development of Boonsboro.

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31. 1965 Map of Forest, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Forest

    1967 Print · USGS

    The border of Bedford and Campbell counties comes alive in the mid-1960s, showing a mix of historic estates and mid-century recreation. Trace the landscape from Jefferson's Poplar Forest to the New London Drag Strip and Airport and New London Academy.

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34. 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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37. 1977 Map of Lynchburg, 1983 Print

    

    1977 Lynchburg

    1983 Print · USGS

    Lynchburg and the surrounding Piedmont hills are shown in this detailed 1970s aerial survey, revealing the city's growth and the winding James River. Trace historical property lines and local neighborhoods like Peakland, Blue Ridge Farms, and the rail-side community of Monroe.

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40. 1985 Map of Roanoke, 1986 Print

    

    1985 Roanoke

    1986 Print · USGS

    Mid-eighties Virginia comes into focus across the Blue Ridge and the upper Roanoke River valley during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Mt Moriah Ch, local hubs such as Cave Spring, and sites like the New London Airport (Drag Strip).

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43. 2010 Map of Forest, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Forest

    2010 Print · USGS

    Bedford County's suburban corridors near Lynchburg are documented here at a time of significant residential expansion. Researchers can trace family history at the Callaway-Steptoe Cemetery or explore established communities like New London and Bedford Springs.

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46. 2010 Map of Boonsboro, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Boonsboro

    2010 Print · USGS

    The foothills west of Lynchburg are captured in the early twenty-first century, showing a mix of established rural communities and growing suburban areas. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Norwood Cemetery and North Cemetery or institutional sites such as the Eagle Eyrie Virginia Baptist Assembly.

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49. 2010 Map of City Farm, 2010 Print

    

    2010 City Farm

    2010 Print · USGS

    The suburbs of Lynchburg and Campbell County are captured here during a period of significant institutional and residential growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy family plots at Beulah Cemetery and Merryman Cemetery or locate landmarks like Brush Tavern.

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52. 2011 Map of Lynchburg, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Lynchburg

    2011 Print · USGS

    Lynchburg and the James River corridor are shown here in the early twenty-first century, revealing a city shaped by its historic hills and river power. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Old City Cemetery, the Jefferson Street Tunnel, and Court House Hill.

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55. 2013 Map of City Farm, 2013 Print

    

    2013 City Farm

    2013 Print · USGS

    Campbell County’s suburban expansion and rural heritage are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of established communities like Brookville and City Farm or locate landmarks such as Brush Tavern and the Lynchburg Regional Airport.

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58. 2013 Map of Forest, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Forest

    2013 Print · USGS

    Bedford County's suburban and rural landscapes are captured here during a time of steady residential growth west of Lynchburg. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Poplar Forest, New London, and the lakeside community of Timberlake.

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61. 2013 Map of Boonsboro, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Boonsboro

    2013 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the Blue Ridge come into focus during this period of residential expansion and institutional development. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Ivy Hill Airport, the Eagle Eyrie Virginia Baptist Assembly, and the historic settlement at Coffee.

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64. 2013 Map of Lynchburg, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Lynchburg

    2013 Print · USGS

    Lynchburg and its surrounding hills are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a city defined by its riverfront and historic heights. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of legacy neighborhoods like Diamond Hill or locate landmarks such as Monument Terrace and the Jefferson Street Tunnel.

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67. 2016 Map of Forest, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Forest

    2016 Print · USGS

    Bedford and Campbell counties were experiencing significant suburban expansion south of the James River in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Callaway-Steptoe Cem, the historic Poplar Forest estate, and New London.

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70. 2016 Map of Boonsboro, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Boonsboro

    2016 Print · USGS

    The northwest side of the city and its surrounding ridges come into focus in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate family sites near Norwood and Perrowville, including Bethany Church, Grange Cem, and the sprawling Virginia Memorial Park.

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73. 2016 Map of City Farm, 2016 Print

    

    2016 City Farm

    2016 Print · USGS

    Lynchburg and its Campbell County environs are captured during a period of modern expansion and deep-rooted history. Researchers can trace family sites at Beulah Cem and Prebble Cem or locate the old Brush Tavern and City Farm settlements.

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