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Old Maps of Giles County, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 67 historic maps of Giles County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Giles County, VA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Pocahontas
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the coal industry and railroads began to reshape the Appalachian ridges. Genealogists can locate early settlements and landmarks like Seddon (Bland C. H.), the valley at Burks Garden, and the Concord Church congregation.
  4. 1890 Map of Dublin
    1890 Map of Dublin
    1890 Dublin
    1890 Print · USGS
    The mountainous borderlands of Virginia and West Virginia are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and rail expanded along the New River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through sites like Pearisburg, the Belle Hampton Mine, and river crossings at Peppers Ferry.
  7. 1890 Map of Christiansburg
    1890 Map of Christiansburg
    1890 Christiansburg
    1890 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Virginia in the late nineteenth century centers on the emerging rail and resort economy. Trace the Norfolk and Western Railroad through Christiansburg and find historic resorts like Alleghany Springs.
    10 unique versions available
  10. 1891 Map of Pocahontas
    1891 Map of Pocahontas
    1891 Pocahontas
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here during the late nineteenth-century expansion of the coal and rail industries. Genealogists and researchers can locate early settlements like Sedon (Bland CH), Spanishburg, and Pocahontas along the newly laid Norfolk and Western Railroad.
  13. 1891 Map of Dublin
    1891 Map of Dublin
    1891 Dublin
    1891 Print · USGS
    Across Southwest Virginia and West Virginia in the late nineteenth century, the river and rail lines dictated the pace of mountain life. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous river crossings like Ingles Ferry and historic industry sites like Altoona Mines and Mercers Salt Works.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1894 Map of Pocahontas
    1894 Map of Pocahontas
    1894 Pocahontas
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here during the late nineteenth-century coal boom. Researchers can trace early railroad expansion through settlements like Pocahontas or locate family roots in mountain basins such as Burke Garden and Sed Don.
  19. 1895 Map of Pocahontas
    1895 Map of Pocahontas
    1895 Pocahontas
    1895 Print · USGS
    Coal mining towns and the Norfolk and Western RR line the border of Virginia and West Virginia in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace the early layouts of Pocahontas, Bluefield, and the unusual enclosed valley of Burke Garden.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1913 Map of Peterstown
    1913 Map of Peterstown
    1913 Peterstown
    1913 Print · USGS
    Peterstown and the New River valley are captured in the early twentieth century as the railroad transformed these mountain borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and stops like Willowton PO, Shanklins Ferry, and Oakvale.
  25. 1913 Map of Bluefield
    1913 Map of Bluefield
    1913 Bluefield
    1913 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and the Virginia borderlands are captured here just before the Great War, showing a landscape of mountain ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of early rural schoolhouses like Sand Gap School and Grecian Bend School, alongside the developing streets of Princeton and South Bluefield.
  28. 1916 Map of Bluefield
    1916 Map of Bluefield
    1916 Bluefield
    1916 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and the Virginia border come alive in this survey of coal-country rail and mountain ridge communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named schools like Sand Gap School and early post offices such as Hardy PO.
  31. 1916 Map of Peterstown
    1916 Map of Peterstown
    1916 Peterstown
    1916 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Mercer Counties are seen here in the decade before the First World War, defined by steep ridges and the critical rail corridors of the New River valley. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and remote landmarks like Mauvern Saltworks, Goodwin Chapel, and Shanklins Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1923 Map of Pearisburg
    1923 Map of Pearisburg
    1923 Pearisburg
    1923 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia state line follows the high crest of Peters Mountain in the early 1920s. Genealogists can trace a remarkable concentration of rural education and faith at sites like Oak Hill School and Green Valley Church.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1923 Map of Waiteville
    1923 Map of Waiteville
    1923 Waiteville
    1923 Print · USGS
    The mountain border between West Virginia and Virginia comes to life in the early 1920s, centered on the settlement of Waiteville. Local historians can trace the Norfolk and Western Ry line as it snakes along Potts Cr beneath Peters Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1924 Map of Bluefield, 1966 Print
    1924 Map of Bluefield, 1966 Print
    1924 Bluefield
    1966 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands show significant growth in the mid-1920s as rail lines and mountain settlements expand. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Mercer Healing Springs, Wenonah, and the Barber School.
  43. 1925 Map of Peterstown
    1925 Map of Peterstown
    1925 Peterstown
    1925 Print · USGS
    The border of West Virginia and Virginia is captured in the mid-1920s, dominated by the winding path of the New River and the steep slopes of Peters Mtn. Genealogists can trace family locations near Mercers Saltworks, Wills Sta Willowton PO, and the Scratchgravel School.
  46. 1926 Map of Bluefield
    1926 Map of Bluefield
    1926 Bluefield
    1926 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's southern highlands come into focus in the mid-1920s as the rail networks of the Norfolk and Western and Virginian RR expand. Family historians can trace rural life through dozens of local landmarks like Mercer Healing Springs, Pisgah Church, and the Willis White School.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1931 Map of Waiteville
    1931 Map of Waiteville
    1931 Waiteville
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands in the early 1930s reveal a landscape of high ridges and isolated valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Newport, Clover Hollow Ch, and the waters of Striking Creek.
  52. 1932 Map of Peterstown
    1932 Map of Peterstown
    1932 Peterstown
    1932 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Giles and Mercer counties come alive in the early 1930s as the New River carves a path through the Appalachian ridges. Trace the rail-and-river economy of Narrows and find family-named landmarks like Blankenship Sch and Cedar Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1932 Map of Pearisburg
    1932 Map of Pearisburg
    1932 Pearisburg
    1932 Print · USGS
    Giles County in the early 1930s is defined by the winding New River and its mountain-bound communities. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and local institutions through Goodwins Ferry, Hoges Store, and several named schools like McGrady Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1934 Map of Pulaski
    1934 Map of Pulaski
    1934 Pulaski
    1934 Print · USGS
    Pulaski and the surrounding Appalachian ridges are captured here during the mid-1930s, showing the intersection of mountain geography and local industry. Researchers can trace rural life through sites like the Stanse Mines, the Brick Church, and several valley schoolhouses including Long Spur Sch.
  61. 1937 Map of Pearisburg
    1937 Map of Pearisburg
    1937 Pearisburg
    1937 Print · USGS
    Giles County at the onset of the late 1930s reveals a rugged mountain landscape where the New River dictates the path of commerce and travel. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Hoges Store, Goodwins Ferry, and the remote McClardy School.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1937 Map of Narrows
    1937 Map of Narrows
    1937 Narrows
    1937 Print · USGS
    The New River corridor comes alive in the late 1930s, showing the vital rail and river connections between Virginia and West Virginia. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools, family-named ridges, and landmarks like Shanklins Ferry and Mercers Saltworks.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1940 Map of Pulaski
    1940 Map of Pulaski
    1940 Pulaski
    1940 Print · USGS
    Pulaski and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the mid-1930s as the railroad and timber industries shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace family sites near Shiloh Ch, locate the Stange Mines, or find old schoolhouses like Mill Iron Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1944 Map of Waiteville
    1944 Map of Waiteville
    1944 Waiteville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Giles and Craig counties are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a transition from rail-dependent industry to rural isolation. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mt Olivet Ch, the settlement at Waiteville, and the now-silent tracks of the Norfolk and Western Ry.
  73. 1950 Map of Radford, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Radford, 1952 Print
    1950 Radford
    1952 Print · USGS
    The New River valley and the newly formed Claytor Lake are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Goodwins Ferry, Hickman Cem, and schools such as Walton Sch No 1.
    3 unique versions available
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