1950s Maps of Botetourt County, Virginia

Explore 6 historic maps of Botetourt County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Botetourt County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Botetourt County, VA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Peaks of Otter, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Peaks of Otter, 1952 Print
    1950 Peaks of Otter
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands meet the Piedmont here in the mid-century, defined by the mountain peaks and the busy Norfolk and Western rail line. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Walnut Grove Ch, Joppa Mill, and the small community of Thaxton.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Buena Vista, 1958 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Buena Vista
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    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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