1900s (20th Century) Maps of Covington, Virginia

Explore 20 historic maps of Covington from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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  1. 1913 Map of Eagle Rock
    1913 Map of Eagle Rock
    1913 Eagle Rock
    1913 Print · USGS
    Botetourt County at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape tied to the James River and iron-era industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Salisbury Furnace, Fincastle, and the Fair Grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1915 Map of Eagle Rock
    1915 Map of Eagle Rock
    1915 Eagle Rock
    1915 Print · USGS
    Botetourt and Alleghany counties are captured here during a transitional era of mountain industry and rail expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kyles Mills and Comptons Bridge, or trace vanished communities at Lignite and Oriskany.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1921 Map of Callaghan
    1921 Map of Callaghan
    1921 Callaghan
    1921 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands come alive in this early 1920s survey of the mountain gaps and valley drafts. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous country schools like Bound School and landmarks such as Columbia Sulphur Springs and Wileys Crossing.

  4. 1923 Map of Callaghan
    1923 Map of Callaghan
    1923 Callaghan
    1923 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands come alive in the early 1920s, showing a landscape of remote schoolhouses and mineral springs. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Columbia Sulphur Springs or locate long-gone schools like Wades Draft School and Whites Draft School.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of Clifton Forge, 1963 Print
    1945 Map of Clifton Forge, 1963 Print
    1945 Clifton Forge
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rail and river corridors of Alleghany County are captured here at the end of the war, centered on the bustling junction of Clifton Forge. Genealogists and historians can trace old community landmarks like Union Chapel, the Rich Patch Mines, and the Deeds Sch among the ridgelines.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Callaghan
    1946 Map of Callaghan
    1946 Callaghan
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of heavy rail and mountain life. Genealogists and historians can trace old community sites like Hokes Chapel, Dunlap Sch, and the industrial operations at Stack Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1949 Map of Callaghan
    1949 Map of Callaghan
    1949 Callaghan
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the high Allegheny ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line to vanished stops like Backbone Siding or locate family sites near Hokes Chapel and Whites Draft Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Clifton Forge
    1949 Map of Clifton Forge
    1949 Clifton Forge
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Alleghany Highlands thrives in the late 1940s as rail and river networks converge. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and mountain settlements like Carloover, Rich Patch Mines, and Union Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.

  11. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.

  14. 1962 Map of Strom, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Strom, 1963 Print
    1962 Strom
    1963 Print · USGS
    Botetourt and Alleghany counties in the early sixties show a landscape shaped by iron history and mountain river life. Researchers can find numerous family cemeteries like Rose Hill Cem, early industrial sites at Roaring Run Furnace, and small settlements like Strom and Lignite.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Covington, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Covington, 1964 Print
    1962 Covington
    1964 Print · USGS
    Alleghany County industry and Appalachian topography meet in the early sixties along the Jackson River corridor. Researchers can trace the neighborhoods of Covington, locate family plots at Smith Cem, or identify the footprints of the Rich Patch Mines and Watson High Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  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.

  17. 1966 Map of Callaghan, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Callaghan, 1967 Print
    1966 Callaghan
    1967 Print · USGS
    Alleghany County in the mid-1960s shows a landscape defined by its mountain ridges and the vital Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. Researchers can trace family sites at Helmintoller Cem, locate rural landmarks like Fletcher Chapel, and see the historic Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 1984 Map of Lewisburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Lewisburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Lewisburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Greenbrier Valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-town commerce, mountain agriculture, and major institutional landmarks. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chesapeake and Ohio and locate sites like the Federal Reformatory for Women and the Sam Black Church.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Buena Vista
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mid-eighties landscape around Rockbridge County comes alive in this survey of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny foothills. Researchers can trace the legacy of institutions like Washington and Lee University or follow the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Railway through Clifton Forge.
    2 unique versions available

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