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1940s Maps of Botetourt County, Virginia

Explore 8 historic maps of Botetourt County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Botetourt County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Botetourt County, VA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Buena Vista
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1945 Map of Clifton Forge, 1963 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of New Castle, 1964 Print
    1945 Map of New Castle, 1964 Print
    1945 New Castle
    1964 Print · USGS
    The mountain gaps of Craig and Alleghany Counties are captured here at the end of the war, when mining and rail transport still defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of industry and faith at Jordan Mines, Lignite, and Shoafs Chapel.
  10. 1946 Map of Millboro, 1957 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1947 Map of New Castle
    1947 Map of New Castle
    1947 New Castle
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of mountain resorts and industrial remnants. You can trace the legacy of mineral spas at Sweet Springs and locate early community hubs like Jordan Mines and the Fenwick Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1949 Map of Clifton Forge
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Millboro
    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.
    2 unique versions available
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