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1960s Maps of Botetourt County, Virginia

Explore 23 historic maps of Botetourt County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Botetourt County, VA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1961 Map of Buchanan, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Buchanan, 1963 Print
    1961 Buchanan
    1963 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County in the early sixties showcases the industrial and transit corridor of the James River at Buchanan. Researchers can trace family history through several river-town settlements and country churches like Mt Joy Ch and Mt Zion Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Arnold Valley, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Arnold Valley, 1963 Print
    1961 Arnold Valley
    1963 Print · USGS
    Botetourt and Rockbridge counties are shown here in the early sixties as industrial rail lines follow the bends of the James River. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the Glenwood Furnace (Ruins), Bedford Air Force Station, and High Bridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Natural Bridge, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Natural Bridge, 1963 Print
    1961 Natural Bridge
    1963 Print · USGS
    Rockbridge County's agricultural and forest lands are captured in the early sixties, centered on the Natural Bridge area. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Miller Cem, Oakdale Ch, and the small settlement at Fancy Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Roanoke
    1962 Map of Roanoke
    1962 Roanoke
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Roanoke and its surrounding valley are captured in this unique experimental aerial mosaic. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Vinton, Hollins, and Kingstown, or locate landmarks like Hollins College and the Municipal Airport.
  16. 1962 Map of Eagle Rock, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Eagle Rock, 1963 Print
    1962 Eagle Rock
    1963 Print · USGS
    The James River valley at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of ridge-top forests and riverside rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks from the Haden Cemetery and Galatia Ch to the rail sidings of Bessemer and Gala.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1962 Map of Strom, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Strom, 1963 Print
    1962 Strom
    1963 Print · USGS
    Botetourt and Alleghany counties in the early sixties show a landscape shaped by iron history and mountain river life. Researchers can find numerous family cemeteries like Rose Hill Cem, early industrial sites at Roaring Run Furnace, and small settlements like Strom and Lignite.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Sugarloaf Mtn, 1963 Print
    1962 Sugarloaf Mtn
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Botetourt and Rockbridge county line was a landscape of iron furnaces and mountain chapels in the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can locate Jane Furnace (Ruins), Rapps Mill, and family burial sites like Deacons Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1962 Map of Clifton Forge, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Clifton Forge, 1964 Print
    1962 Clifton Forge
    1964 Print · USGS
    Clifton Forge and Iron Gate serve as industrial hubs at the meeting of the Jackson and Cowpasture Rivers in the early 1960s. Genealogists can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail lines to family landmarks like Locust Bottom Ch and Glen Wilton.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Oriskany, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Oriskany, 1964 Print
    1962 Oriskany
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Botetourt County backcountry is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Jefferson National Forest and the winding Craig Creek. Researchers can locate the Craig Railroad Grade and numerous family burial sites like McAlester Cem and Peck Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Salisbury, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Salisbury, 1964 Print
    1962 Salisbury
    1964 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County's iron heritage and river geography are recorded here in the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Salisbury Furnace ruins and family sites like Linkenhoker Cem and Kyles Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1963 Map of Roanoke
    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.
  37. 1963 Map of Stewartsville, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Stewartsville, 1964 Print
    1963 Stewartsville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Bedford and Botetourt counties meet along the crest of the mountains in the early sixties, as the scenic parkway overlooks a developing valley. Family historians can trace numerous rural churchyards and schools like Mays Memorial Cem and Colonial Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1963 Map of Villamont, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Villamont, 1964 Print
    1963 Villamont
    1964 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County in the early sixties showcases the steep rise of the Blue Ridge above the Norfolk and Western rail line. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths of the Appalachian Trail, family burials at Booze Cem, and the old Prison Camp.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1963 Map of Roanoke, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Roanoke, 1965 Print
    1963 Roanoke
    1965 Print · USGS
    Roanoke and its surrounding valley are caught in a moment of rapid suburban and industrial expansion in the early sixties. Researchers can find dozens of family landmarks and local institutions, from Evergreen Cemetery to the campus of Hollins College.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1963 Map of Daleville, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Daleville, 1965 Print
    1963 Daleville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County in the early sixties shows a rural landscape of mountain ridges and valley settlements before major suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and family sites near Fincastle, Glebe Mills, and Greenfield Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1963 Map of Catawba, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Catawba, 1965 Print
    1963 Catawba
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke and Craig County borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the rural communities of New Castle and Catawba. Genealogists and hikers can locate Catawba Valley Ch, the Catawba Sanatorium, and the path of the Appalachian Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1966 Map of Jordan Mines, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Jordan Mines, 1967 Print
    1966 Jordan Mines
    1967 Print · USGS
    Alleghany and Craig counties are captured in the mid-1960s as a landscape of isolated mountain hollows and riverside parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Lone Star Ch, Jordan Mines, and along the Old Grade RR.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1966 Map of New Castle, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of New Castle, 1967 Print
    1966 New Castle
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson and George Washington National Forests meet in this 1960s survey of New Castle, Virginia. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks like Virginia Mineral Springs, the Barbours Creek School, and Marshalltown.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1966 Map of Snowden, 1979 Print
    1966 Map of Snowden, 1979 Print
    1966 Snowden
    1979 Print · USGS
    The James River gap and the Blue Ridge heights dominate this Virginia survey as they appeared in the 1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail, locate country churches like Sharon Ch, or study the rail corridor through Natural Bridge Station.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1967 Map of Peaks of Otter, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Peaks of Otter, 1970 Print
    1967 Peaks of Otter
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country of Bedford and Botetourt counties is captured here in the late 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family milling sites like Kelso Mill and Penicks Mill alongside old mountain churches like Antioch Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1967 Map of Montvale, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Montvale, 1970 Print
    1967 Montvale
    1970 Print · USGS
    Montvale and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the late sixties, showing the high-country landscape between the national forest and the railroad. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marks Ch, the Montvale Wayside, and the historic Iron Mine Hollow overlooks.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1969 Map of Longdale Furnace, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Longdale Furnace, 1971 Print
    1969 Longdale Furnace
    1971 Print · USGS
    Alleghany County in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by mountain industry and the winding Cowpasture River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lone Star Ch, Sharon Sch, and the historical site of Longdale Furnace.
    3 unique versions available
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