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Old Maps of Orlean, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Orlean. 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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Orlean, VA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Warrenton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Virginia's northern Piedmont and mountain gaps are mapped here in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family names and small crossroads from Warrenton and Brentsville to White Sulphur Springs.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Orlean, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Orlean, 1961 Print
    1943 Orlean
    1961 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County at the height of the second World War reveals a quiet landscape of mountain peaks and crossroads communities. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Wilsons Store, Orlean Ch, and the Morgantown Sch among the slopes of Big Cobbler Mtn.
  7. 1944 Map of Orlean
    1944 Map of Orlean
    1944 Orlean
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fauquier County reveals a landscape of Piedmont ridges and rural crossroads communities connected by winding country roads. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Morgantown School, the Mt Nebo Church, and numerous river fords near Orlean.
  10. 1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Map of Washington
    1948 Washington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Map of Washington
    1961 Washington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic region in the late fifties is presented in remarkable detail, from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Chesapeake Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace historic river landings and military sites like Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir, and Point Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Orlean, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Orlean, 1971 Print
    1970 Orlean
    1971 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, showing a network of historic crossroads and mountain ridges. You can trace family homesteads near Orlean, identify local landmarks like Big Cobbler Mtn, and locate old meeting houses such as Thumb Run Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print
    1982 Washington West
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Maryland suburbs were undergoing intense development in the early eighties as the capital region expanded outward. Researchers can trace the footprint of Cold War-era defense sites like Fort Belvoir and Vint Hill Farms Station alongside growing academic centers like George Mason University.
  25. 1986 Map of Washington West
    1986 Map of Washington West
    1986 Washington West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural Fauquier County. Trace the development of the corridor from Alexandria out to Dulles and the preserved lands of Prince William Forest Park.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.
  31. 2022 Map of Orlean, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Orlean, 2022 Print
    2022 Orlean
    2022 Print · USGS
    Fauquier County's rural landscape is captured here in the early 2020s, showing a region of prominent peaks and historic family lands. Genealogists can trace deep local roots through the Harrison Family Cem, Payne Family Cem, and Thumb Run Baptist Church.
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