Old Maps of Milton, Virginia for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1918 Map of Charles City
    1918 Map of Charles City
    1918 Charles City
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of riverfront wharves and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like the Samaria Indian School, Parish Hill Church, and Harrisons Landing.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.

  3. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.

  4. 1953 Map of Charles City, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Charles City, 1957 Print
    1953 Charles City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The James River bends through this mid-century Tidewater landscape, documenting a region of historic estates and riverfront landings. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Flowerdew Hundred, Upper Brandon, and the Sherwood Forest Home of Pres Tyler.

  5. 1953 Map of Charles City, 1960 Print
    1953 Map of Charles City, 1960 Print
    1953 Charles City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape defined by historic James River plantations and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Berkeley and Westover to local landmarks like Ednas Mill and Merchant Hope Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Richmond
    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.

  7. 1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Richmond
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal and central Virginia are mapped during the mid-twentieth century, showing the critical intersection of rail, river, and military life. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural county seats like Amelia or find vanished coastal neighborhoods near Phoebus and Hilton Village.

  8. 1965 Map of Charles City, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Charles City, 1967 Print
    1965 Charles City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The James River landscape south of Richmond appears here in the mid-1960s, documenting historic riverside estates and colonial tracts. Researchers can trace the grounds of Flowerdew Hundred, locate Blanks Tavern, and find family names at Elam Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Richmond
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont come alive in the early seventies, showcasing a region defined by its great rivers and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of Richmond or locate family sites near Amelia Court House and Highland Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1979 Map of Charles City, 1983 Print
    1979 Map of Charles City, 1983 Print
    1979 Charles City
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the late 1970s, the rural Tidewater landscape of the James River remained a patchwork of active farmland and dense forest. Researchers can trace the development of small communities like Ruthville, Bowens Store, and the creek-side terrain of Hundred Creek.

  11. 1984 Map of Petersburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Petersburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Petersburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the mid-eighties shows a complex landscape of growing suburban centers and significant military installations. Researchers can trace historic boundaries and civic sites from Amelia Court House to the Glendale Nat Cem and Virginia State College.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Charles City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Charles City, 2022 Print
    2022 Charles City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Charles City and the James River are shown here in the modern era, preserving the layout of historic Tidewater estates and river landings. Researchers can locate landmark sites like Sherwood Forest, Fort Powhatan, and the Charles City County Courthouse.

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