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Old Maps of Wilmington, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Wilmington. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Wilmington.

Wilmington, VA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Map of Palmyra
    1891 Palmyra
    1891 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the late nineteenth century was a landscape of river-driven industry and railroad expansion along the James. Genealogists and historians can locate old processing sites like Arvonia Slate Quarry, remote outposts like Boyds Tavern, and the track of the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad.
  4. 1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Map of Palmyra
    1895 Palmyra
    1895 Print · USGS
    The James and Rivanna River valleys of central Virginia are captured here in the 1890s, revealing a landscape of rail-connected river towns and rural mills. Researchers can trace the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad and locate landmarks like the Arvon Slate Quarry or Flanagan Mill.
  7. 1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Map of Palmyra
    1897 Palmyra
    1897 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the late 1880s is defined by its deep river valleys and the industrial reach of the James and Rivanna. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of river towns like Scottsville or explore industrial roots at the Slate Quarry and Union Mills.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1960 Map of Columbia, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Columbia, 1962 Print
    1960 Columbia
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of river-fronting industry and tight-knit crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Yanceys Store, Bells Crossroads, and several rural churches including Beulah Church.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 1970 Map of Columbia, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Columbia, 1972 Print
    1970 Columbia
    1972 Print · USGS
    Fluvanna and Goochland counties are documented here in the early seventies, centered on the winding Rivanna River and the river-fronting Chesapeake and Ohio rail line. Researchers can trace rural community foundations through sites like Stage Junction, Goshen Ch, and the old County High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Dillwyn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late seventies is defined by the winding James River and the rural communities of the Piedmont. Trace old transportation corridors and family-named ridges from Dillwyn and Buckingham to the Blue Ridge foothills.
  31. 2022 Map of Columbia, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Columbia, 2022 Print
    2022 Columbia
    2022 Print · USGS
    Fluvanna and Goochland counties are shown here as they appeared in the early 2020s, defined by the winding course of the Rivanna River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and settlements like Wilmington, Stage Junction, and the historic Point of Fork.
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