Old Maps of Suiter, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Suiter. 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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Suiter, VA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Pocahontas
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the coal industry and railroads began to reshape the Appalachian ridges. Genealogists can locate early settlements and landmarks like Seddon (Bland C. H.), the valley at Burks Garden, and the Concord Church congregation.

  2. 1891 Map of Pocahontas
    1891 Map of Pocahontas
    1891 Pocahontas
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here during the late nineteenth-century expansion of the coal and rail industries. Genealogists and researchers can locate early settlements like Sedon (Bland CH), Spanishburg, and Pocahontas along the newly laid Norfolk and Western Railroad.

  3. 1894 Map of Pocahontas
    1894 Map of Pocahontas
    1894 Pocahontas
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here during the late nineteenth-century coal boom. Researchers can trace early railroad expansion through settlements like Pocahontas or locate family roots in mountain basins such as Burke Garden and Sed Don.

  4. 1895 Map of Pocahontas
    1895 Map of Pocahontas
    1895 Pocahontas
    1895 Print · USGS
    Coal mining towns and the Norfolk and Western RR line the border of Virginia and West Virginia in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace the early layouts of Pocahontas, Bluefield, and the unusual enclosed valley of Burke Garden.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.

  6. 1956 Map of Bland, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bland, 1958 Print
    1956 Bland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-West Virginia borderlands during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of ridge-top trails and creek-side settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail past historic sites like Original Stony Fork Ch and Newberry Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.

  9. 1968 Map of Big Bend, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Big Bend, 1971 Print
    1968 Big Bend
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bland and Wythe counties are shown in the late sixties as the mountain ridges remained largely forest and the valleys supported quiet rural life. Genealogists can locate several local landmarks including Community Ch, Effna, and Stony Fork Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Bluefield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of the Virginia-West Virginia border are captured here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western RR connecting Coalwood, Welch, and the unique geological basin of Burkes Garden.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2011 Map of Big Bend, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Bend, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Bend
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Suiter, including Eagle Oak, Effna, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Big Bend, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Big Bend, 2013 Print
    2013 Big Bend
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Suiter, including Eagle Oak, Effna, and other nearby areas

  13. 2016 Map of Big Bend, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Big Bend, 2016 Print
    2016 Big Bend
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Suiter, including Eagle Oak, Effna, and other nearby areas

  14. 2019 Map of Big Bend, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Big Bend, 2019 Print
    2019 Big Bend
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Suiter, including Eagle Oak, Effna, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Big Bend, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Big Bend, 2022 Print
    2022 Big Bend
    2022 Print · USGS
    High ridges in the Virginia mountains define this landscape at the intersection of Bland and Wythe counties. Trace local family history at Bethel Cem or follow the historic path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail across Brushy Mtn.

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