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1950s Maps of Dickenson County, Virginia

Explore 15 historic maps of Dickenson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Dickenson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Dickenson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Dickenson County, VA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Harman, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Harman, 1955 Print
    1954 Harman
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear in the mid-1950s as a focused corridor of river and rail activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Norfolk and Western line past Toghertville and the Hackney Creek Cem.
  4. 1954 Map of Jenkins East, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Jenkins East, 1955 Print
    1954 Jenkins East
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kentucky and Virginia coalfields hummed with industry in the 1950s as the rail lines reached deep into the mountain hollows. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Burdine and East Jenkins or locate rural landmarks like Marshall Branch Ch.
  7. 1954 Map of Elkhorn City, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Elkhorn City, 1955 Print
    1954 Elkhorn City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Elkhorn City and the rugged Kentucky borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a peak era of rail and coal activity. Researchers can trace the junction of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and Clinchfield RR, and locate local landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and Sulphur Springs Ch.
  10. 1954 Map of Clintwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Clintwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Clintwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    The interstate line atop Pine Mountain was a critical boundary during the mid-fifties, separating Kentucky and Virginia. Researchers can trace the rugged network of mountain passes and waterways like Blowing Rock Gap, Lower Gap, and Elkhorn Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Hellier, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hellier, 1956 Print
    1954 Hellier
    1956 Print · USGS
    Pike County coal country is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the deep integration of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad with local life. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots like Wilson Cem and old hollow schoolhouses such as Upper Greasy Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch.
  19. 1957 Map of Pound, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Pound, 1959 Print
    1957 Pound
    1959 Print · USGS
    Wise and Dickenson counties are shown here during the late fifties as coal mining and rail transport shaped the mountain landscape. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds and small community centers like Pyles Memorial Ch, Gilliam Sch, and Addington Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Toms Creek, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Toms Creek, 1960 Print
    1957 Toms Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the coalfields of Wise County during the mid-fifties, the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western were the lifeblood of the region. Genealogists can trace deep family roots through dozens of sites like Stallard Cem, McClellan Chapel, and the settlement at Coeburn.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.
  28. 1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Jenkins
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau in the mid-twentieth century reveals a complex landscape of winding river valleys and deep-seated industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Hazard, Jenkins, and Pikeville alongside extensive Numerous Oil and Gas Fields and the routes of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.
  31. 1958 Map of Carbo, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Carbo, 1960 Print
    1958 Carbo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Russell County comes into focus in this 1958 survey centered on the Clinch River. Researchers and genealogists can trace the early road networks and rural structures surrounding the settlement of Carbo at the height of the post-war industrial era.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Duty, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Duty, 1960 Print
    1958 Duty
    1960 Print · USGS
    The tri-county borderlands of Dickenson, Buchanan, and Russell Counties are captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by coal mining and ridge-top gaps. Genealogists can trace family names through the Sutherland, Farmer, and Gilbert cemeteries, while industrial researchers can locate the Moss No 3 Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Nora, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Nora, 1960 Print
    1958 Nora
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Dickenson County in the late fifties was a landscape of coal and rail following the winding McClure River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools across the ridges, from Counts Cem and Rasnake Cem to Wakenva Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Caney Ridge, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Caney Ridge, 1960 Print
    1958 Caney Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Virginia's coal and timber country is captured here in the late fifties, showing a landscape of ridge-top settlements and deep hollows. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds and mountain congregations such as Davis Chapel, Buchanan Cem, and the old school at Bise Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of St Paul, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of St Paul, 1960 Print
    1958 St Paul
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Russell and Wise Counties are seen here during a peak era of rail and coal activity along the Clinch River. Researchers can trace old family sites like the Bickley Cemetery and early industrial markers including Bickley Mill and Dante.
    5 unique versions available
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