Old Maps of Bristol, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Bristol. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Bristol.


Bristol, VA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Bristol
    1897 Map of Bristol
    1897 Bristol
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Kingsport, Bloomingdale, and other nearby areas

  2. 1902 Map of Bristol
    1902 Map of Bristol
    1902 Bristol
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Kingsport, Bloomingdale, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1934 Map of Wallace
    1934 Map of Wallace
    1934 Wallace
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Grove, Lone Star, and other nearby areas

  4. 1934 Map of Holston Valley
    1934 Map of Holston Valley
    1934 Holston Valley
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Cold Spring, Presbytery Camp, and other nearby areas

  5. 1934 Map of Wyndale
    1934 Map of Wyndale
    1934 Wyndale
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Abingdon, Butts, and other nearby areas

  6. 1934 Map of Bristol
    1934 Map of Bristol
    1934 Bristol
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Hill, Springdale, and other nearby areas

  7. 1935 Map of Beaver Creek
    1935 Map of Beaver Creek
    1935 Beaver Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Abingdon, Walnut Hill, and other nearby areas

  8. 1938 Map of Bristol
    1938 Map of Bristol
    1938 Bristol
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Hill, Springdale, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1938 Map of Wyndale
    1938 Map of Wyndale
    1938 Wyndale
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Abingdon, Butts, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1938 Map of Wallace
    1938 Map of Wallace
    1938 Wallace
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Grove, Lone Star, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1938 Map of Holston Valley
    1938 Map of Holston Valley
    1938 Holston Valley
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Cold Spring, Presbytery Camp, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Knoxville, Johnson City, and other nearby areas

  13. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Knoxville, Johnson City, and other nearby areas

  14. 1959 Map of Bristol, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Bristol, 1962 Print
    1959 Bristol
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Hill, Springdale, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Johnson City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Knoxville, Johnson City, and other nearby areas

  16. 1960 Map of Holston Valley, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Holston Valley, 1962 Print
    1960 Holston Valley
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Cold Spring, Presbytery Camp, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1960 Map of Wallace, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wallace, 1962 Print
    1960 Wallace
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Grove, Lone Star, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1960 Map of Wyndale, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wyndale, 1962 Print
    1960 Wyndale
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Abingdon, Butts, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Johnson City
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Knoxville, Johnson City, and other nearby areas

  20. 1981 Map of Bristol
    1981 Map of Bristol
    1981 Bristol
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Kingsport, Bloomingdale, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2003 Map of Bristol, 2004 Print
    2003 Map of Bristol, 2004 Print
    2003 Bristol
    2004 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Walnut Hill, Springdale, and other nearby areas

  22. 2003 Map of Holston Valley, 2004 Print
    2003 Map of Holston Valley, 2004 Print
    2003 Holston Valley
    2004 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol, including Cold Spring, Presbytery Camp, and other nearby areas

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