1950s Maps of Caroline County, Virginia

1. 1951 Map of Ruther Glen

   

   1951 Ruther Glen

   1951 Print · USGS

   Settlement along the railroad in Caroline County reached a peak mid-century, centered on the village of Ruther Glen. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like McBryant Corner and Burruss Corner, or locate St Pauls Ch and McDuff Sch.

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4. 1951 Map of Sparta

   

   1951 Sparta

   1951 Print · USGS

   Coastal Virginia in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-bottom swamps and small farm settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Jerusalem Sch, Broaddus Mill Pond, and the rural crossroads of Sparta.

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7. 1951 Map of Beulahville

   

   1951 Beulahville

   1951 Print · USGS

   King William County in the early fifties shows a rural Tidewater landscape shaped by its winding creeks and small crossroads. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Herring Creek Mill and local centers such as Pollards Corner and Beulahville.

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10. 1951 Map of Ashland

    

    1951 Ashland

    1951 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Hanover County centers on the rail hub of Ashland and the collegiate grounds of Randolph-Macon College. Genealogists and historians can trace river crossings and local landmarks like Ashland Mill, Doswell Sch, and Jerusalem Ch.

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13. 1951 Map of Hanover

    

    1951 Hanover

    1951 Print · USGS

    Mid-century rural life in Hanover and King William counties centered on the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like Mangohick, the Virginia Industrial School for Boys, and Gravatts Mill.

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16. 1951 Map of Penola

    

    1951 Penola

    1951 Print · USGS

    Caroline County, Virginia, is captured in the early postwar years as a region of winding river bottoms and tight-knit rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Penola, locate Reedy Mill, or find old schoolhouses like File Sch.

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19. 1951 Map of Cauthornville

    

    1951 Cauthornville

    1951 Print · USGS

    Mid-century rural Virginia life is preserved here at the intersection of three counties just after the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local society through landmarks like Indian Neck Ch, Cauthornville, and the King and Queen Training Sch.

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22. 1952 Map of Rappahannock Academy

    

    1952 Rappahannock Academy

    1952 Print · USGS

    Caroline County undergoes a major transition in the early 1950s as military boundaries expand across traditional farmlands. You can trace old family sites and rural infrastructure like Moss Neck Manor, Travis Mill, and Rappahannock Academy.

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25. 1952 Map of Upper Zion

    

    1952 Upper Zion

    1952 Print · USGS

    Caroline and Essex counties were undergoing a period of significant military and rural transition during the early fifties. Local historians can trace the foundations of communities like Brandywine and Naulakla alongside the A P Hill Military Reservation and historic sites like Enon Church.

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28. 1952 Map of Port Royal

    

    1952 Port Royal

    1952 Print · USGS

    The Rappahannock River separates historic river towns and expanding military grounds in the early 1950s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural life through Port Royal, the Welcome School, and Immanuel Church.

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31. 1952 Map of Passapatanzy

    

    1952 Passapatanzy

    1952 Print · USGS

    Stafford and King George counties at mid-century show a landscape of tidal creeks and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Spillmans Ldg and Graves Corner or locate old post offices at Goby PO and Sealston PO.

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34. 1955 Map of King George, 1956 Print

    

    1955 King George

    1956 Print · USGS

    King George and the Northern Neck peninsula are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural community and riverfront as they existed before modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family burial sites and country churches, including Sorrels Cem, Grymes Cem, and Pilgrim Holy Ch.

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37. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Washington

    1966 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.

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40. 1959 Map of Richmond

    

    1959 Richmond

    1959 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.

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