Old Maps of Botetourt County, Virginia for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 87 historic maps of Botetourt County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Botetourt County's past.


Botetourt County, VA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Lewisburg
    1887 Map of Lewisburg
    1887 Lewisburg
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Greenbrier Valley and the Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a period of significant rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain settlements like White Sulphur Springs and Ronceverte, or locate specific landmarks like Van Staverns Mill and the Half Way House.

  2. 1890 Map of Roanoke
    1890 Map of Roanoke
    1890 Roanoke
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley in the late nineteenth century was a growing rail and mining hub shaped by the Blue Ridge. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of the Rorer Mines or locate old community anchors like Dillons Mill and Hales Bridge.

  3. 1890 Map of Christiansburg
    1890 Map of Christiansburg
    1890 Christiansburg
    1890 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Virginia in the late nineteenth century centers on the emerging rail and resort economy. Trace the Norfolk and Western Railroad through Christiansburg and find historic resorts like Alleghany Springs.
    10 unique versions available

  4. 1891 Map of Roanoke
    1891 Map of Roanoke
    1891 Roanoke
    1891 Print · USGS
    Virginia's Blue Ridge and Roanoke Valley come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by new rail lines and old river crossings. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and forgotten transport nodes like Rorer Mines, Hollins Inst., and Blackwater Ford.
    8 unique versions available

  5. 1891 Map of Lewisburg
    1891 Map of Lewisburg
    1891 Lewisburg
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late 1880s, documenting a landscape of mountain ridges and burgeoning rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Van Staverns Mill or follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad through the Alleghany Tunnel.
    8 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1898 Print
    1894 Natural Bridge
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Virginia ridges thrived with iron furnaces and mineral springs during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial footprint of Long Dale Furnace and Victoria Mines, or locate local landmarks like Lick Run Ferry and Rapps Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Lexington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Amherst and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the late nineteenth century during a period of rural expansion and early rail development. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Clifford P.O. or trace landmarks like Cornerstone Ch. and Massies Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1926 Print
    1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1926 Print
    1894 Natural Bridge
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Virginia highlands during the 1890s were a powerhouse of iron production and river commerce. You can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Lick Run Ferry, Victoria Mines, and the Long Dale Furnace.

  9. 1907 Map of Natural Bridge Special
    1907 Map of Natural Bridge Special
    1907 Natural Bridge Special
    1907 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor in Botetourt and Rockbridge counties is captured here just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rapps Mill, Dunkard Church, and the riverfront settlement of Buchanan along the Chesapeake and Ohio RR.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1913 Map of Eagle Rock
    1913 Map of Eagle Rock
    1913 Eagle Rock
    1913 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape tied to the James River and iron-era industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Salisbury Furnace, Fincastle, and the Fair Grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1915 Map of Eagle Rock
    1915 Map of Eagle Rock
    1915 Eagle Rock
    1915 Print · USGS
    Botetourt and Alleghany counties are captured here during a transitional era of mountain industry and rail expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kyles Mills and Comptons Bridge, or trace vanished communities at Lignite and Oriskany.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1929 Map of Roanoke
    1929 Map of Roanoke
    1929 Roanoke
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley is shown just before the Great Depression, documenting the area's transition from rural townships to a developing urban center. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Forest Chapel Sch, Coyner Springs, and the early neighborhoods of Riverdale.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1929 Map of Salem
    1929 Map of Salem
    1929 Salem
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley and surrounding mountain ridges are captured here in the late 1920s as the railroad and highway networks expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Catawba Sanatorium, Webb Mill, and old schoolhouses including Rubles Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1932 Map of Salem
    1932 Map of Salem
    1932 Salem
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge meet in this early 1930s survey of the Salem area. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Webbs Mill, the Catawba Sanatorium, and numerous rural churches including New Hope Church.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1933 Map of Roanoke
    1933 Map of Roanoke
    1933 Roanoke
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley in the early thirties shows a thriving rail-and-river hub surrounded by a landscape of small crossroads schools and churches. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Hollins College, Gravel Hill Sch, and Trinity church.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1935 Map of Buena Vista
    1935 Map of Buena Vista
    1935 Buena Vista
    1935 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of hydroelectric power and deep-rooted mountain communities. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Ivory Hill Sch to Mt Zion Ch, alongside industrial sites like the LONE JACK QUARRY.

  17. 1939 Map of Buena Vista
    1939 Map of Buena Vista
    1939 Buena Vista
    1939 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor near Buena Vista was a bustling intersection of rail and water transport in the years before World War II. Researchers can trace the early Appalachian Trail and find rural community hubs like Pedlar Mills, CCC Camp No 10, and Buffalo Forge.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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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