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Old Maps of Altavista, Virginia for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 15 historic maps of Altavista. 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 Altavista's past.

Altavista, VA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Lynchburg
    1892 Map of Lynchburg
    1892 Lynchburg
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the 1890s centered on the vital rail and river junction of Lynchburg and its surrounding tobacco-growing counties. Family historians can trace ancestral crossings at Wards Road Ferry, locate the Academy church, and follow the early Virginia Midland Rail Road through Evington.
    6 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
  7. 1951 Map of Altavista, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Altavista, 1953 Print
    1951 Altavista
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley in the early fifties shows a region defined by its rail-and-river economy and tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Lynch Sta, and Greasy Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Gladys, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gladys, 1957 Print
    1956 Gladys
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Campbell County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of rail-junction towns and river-bottom farms. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Mitchell Mill, Organ Chapel, and the Franklin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1966 Map of Castle Craig, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Castle Craig, 1967 Print
    1966 Castle Craig
    1967 Print · USGS
    Campbell County land and the river forks are captured here in the mid-1960s as rural life centered on crossroads and creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Liberty Ch, Salem Ch, and Altavista Memorial Park.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1966 Map of Lynch Station, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Lynch Station, 1968 Print
    1966 Lynch Station
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southern Campbell County is captured here in the mid-sixties, a landscape defined by the intersection of the Southern railroad and the Big Otter River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of rural life through numerous country churches like Mt Hermon Ch and the historic settlement at Lynch Station.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1966 Map of Altavista, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Altavista, 1968 Print
    1966 Altavista
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley in the mid-1960s shows a region defined by its rail-and-river economy and growing industrial towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural landscape surrounding Altavista through landmarks like Moriah Ch, Hill Grove, and Jasper Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1977 Map of Altavista, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Altavista, 1983 Print
    1977 Altavista
    1983 Print · USGS
    Altavista and the Roanoke River valley appear at a pivotal moment in the late seventies, captured in high-detail aerial photography. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land around Motley, Sycamore, and the drainage of Reed Creek.
  34. 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
  37. 2022 Map of Castle Craig, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Castle Craig, 2022 Print
    2022 Castle Craig
    2022 Print · USGS
    The community of Altavista and the rural crossroads of Kingston are captured in this recent survey of southern Virginia. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Big Otter River and family-named routes like McDaniel Ln or visit Altavista Memorial Park.
  40. 2022 Map of Lynch Station, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lynch Station, 2022 Print
    2022 Lynch Station
    2022 Print · USGS
    Campbell County and the surrounding Piedmont region are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established communities of Lynch Station and Evington. Researchers can trace local lineage through sites like Mount Hermon Cem or follow the historic drainage of the Big Otter River.
  43. 2022 Map of Altavista, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Altavista, 2022 Print
    2022 Altavista
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley at the border of Campbell and Pittsylvania counties is shown here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of Altavista and Hurt, locate rural landmarks like Jasper Mountain, and find family sites at Green Hill Cemetery.
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