Old Maps of Eldridge Mill, Virginia for Metal Detecting

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Eldridge Mill, VA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Palmyra
    1891 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-driven industry and railroad expansion along the James. Genealogists and historians can locate old processing sites like Arvonia Slate Quarry, remote outposts like Boyds Tavern, and the track of the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad.

  2. 1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Palmyra
    1895 Print · USGS
    The James and Rivanna River valleys of central Virginia are captured here in the 1890s, revealing a landscape of rail-connected river towns and rural mills. Researchers can trace the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad and locate landmarks like the Arvon Slate Quarry or Flanagan Mill.

  3. 1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Palmyra
    1897 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the late 1880s is defined by its deep river valleys and the industrial reach of the James and Rivanna. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of river towns like Scottsville or explore industrial roots at the Slate Quarry and Union Mills.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1950 Map of Dillwyn
    1950 Map of Dillwyn
    1950 Dillwyn
    1950 Print · USGS
    Buckingham County's mid-century landscape is defined here by the river-and-rail corridor of the James River and the industrial activity near Dillwyn. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Lower Bremo Mansion, Diana Mills P.O., and the Mourning Valley School.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Dillwyn, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Dillwyn, 1960 Print
    1958 Dillwyn
    1960 Print · USGS
    Buckingham and Fluvanna counties are captured in the late fifties along the industrial and historic James River corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country sites like Diana Mills, Mourning Valley Ch Cem, and Woodson High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1968 Map of Dillwyn, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Dillwyn, 1971 Print
    1968 Dillwyn
    1971 Print · USGS
    Buckingham County's rural character is preserved here in the late sixties, centering on the hub of Dillwyn and its rail connections. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Eldridge Mill, several country churches including Mt Olive Ch, and schools like Woodson High Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Dillwyn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late seventies is defined by the winding James River and the rural communities of the Piedmont. Trace old transportation corridors and family-named ridges from Dillwyn and Buckingham to the Blue Ridge foothills.

  12. 2022 Map of Dillwyn, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dillwyn, 2022 Print
    2022 Dillwyn
    2022 Print · USGS
    Dillwyn and the surrounding Buckingham County uplands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across the terrain, from Eldridge Mill to historic sites like Buckingham Baptist Church and Mourning Valley Cem.

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