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Old Maps of Mount Union, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Mount Union. 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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Mount Union, VA maps

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  1. 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.
  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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge mountains meet in this early 1970s landscape of river valleys and rail hubs. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes and landmarks like the Appomattox Court House Nat Hist Pk, the Peaks of Otter, and Amelia Court House.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1977 Map of Daleville, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Daleville, 1983 Print
    1977 Daleville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County in the late seventies is shown here through high-resolution aerial imagery, capturing the valley floor between two major mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can pinpoint homes and landmarks near Fincastle, Glebe Mills, and Troutville.
  31. 1985 Map of Roanoke, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Roanoke, 1986 Print
    1985 Roanoke
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-eighties Virginia comes into focus across the Blue Ridge and the upper Roanoke River valley during a period of steady regional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Mt Moriah Ch, local hubs such as Cave Spring, and sites like the New London Airport (Drag Strip).
    2 unique versions available
  34. 2022 Map of Daleville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Daleville, 2022 Print
    2022 Daleville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County settlements and the Appalachian ridges are captured here in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites like Riley Cem and Churchill Cem or trace the historic footprints of Glebe Mills and Fincastle.
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