Old Maps of Grayson County, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration
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Grayson County, VA maps
(98)- 1889 Map of Hillsville
1889 Hillsville1889 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge Highlands and the upper New River valley are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of iron furnaces and mountain gaps. Trace early industrial sites like Boom Furnace and Lead Mines, or locate ancestral homesteads near Hillsville and Old Town. - 1889 Map of Wytheville
1889 Wytheville1889 Print · USGSSouthwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina are mapped here during the late nineteenth-century rise of the mountain iron industry. Genealogists and historians can locate early post offices and industrial sites such as Bridle Creek P.O., Eagle Furnace, and Rural Retreat.2 unique versions available - 1891 Map of Abingdon
1891 Abingdon1891 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia in the 1890s reveals a landscape of mountain ridges and thriving valley settlements along the Norfolk and Western R. R. Lineages can be traced through sites like Emory and Henry College, Saltville, and numerous family-named landmarks like Vance's Mill. - 1892 Map of Hillsville
1892 Hillsville1892 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of iron furnaces and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace old family mills and ferries like Pedegos Mill, Howards Ferry, and the early settlement at Old Town. - 1892 Map of Wytheville, 1897 Print
1892 Wytheville1897 Print · USGSThe high ridges and river valleys of Southwest Virginia and Northwest North Carolina are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Iron Mountains to old industrial sites like White Rock Furnace and remote post offices such as Hampton P.O.6 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Abingdon, 1896 Print
1894 Abingdon1896 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia's valley and ridge country is captured here during the peak of the rail era, centered on the Abingdon and Marion corridors. Local historians can trace the foundations of Emory and Henry College and numerous rural mill sites like Belfast Mills or Vance's Mill.5 unique versions available - 1896 Map of Hillsville
1896 Hillsville1896 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge Highlands and New River corridor appear here in the 1890s, when iron furnaces and river ferries dictated the pace of local life. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Hillsville, the Lead Mines, and historic river crossings like Jackson Ferry.7 unique versions available - 1909 Map of Abingdon
1909 Abingdon1909 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia at the first decade's end shows a valley landscape defined by the iron rail and steep ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Abingdon and Glade Spring, or locate landmarks like Dove Mills and the County Farm.2 unique versions available - 1911 Map of Abingdon
1911 Abingdon1911 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia's rugged corridors are captured here during the height of the mountain rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks such as Whites Mill, Valley Church, and the County Farm near Abingdon.5 unique versions available - 1930 Map of Speedwell
1930 Speedwell1930 Print · USGSWythe County is captured here in the late twenties, showing the intersection of vital transit corridors and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the early Appalachian Trail or locate family roots at St Paul Ch and Slate Spring Sch. - 1930 Map of Independence
1930 Independence1930 Print · USGSGrayson County and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here during the 1930s, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep river bends. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Moyers Store, Bennington Mill, and numerous river crossings like Moore Ferry. - 1930 Map of Max Meadows
1930 Max Meadows1930 Print · USGSThe industrial and riverine corridor of Wythe and Carroll counties comes alive in the late 1920s, showcasing a network of mining towns and rail lines. Trace family roots and local history through landmarks like Fort Chiswell, the Boom Furnace, and the ferry crossing at Carter Ferry.3 unique versions available - 1931 Map of Rural Retreat
1931 Rural Retreat1931 Print · USGSSouthwestern Virginia in the early 1930s is defined by its ridge-and-valley terrain and the rail-and-road corridor of the Norfolk and Western. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Wasson Cem, Roberts Mill, and the Old Iron Mine near Sugar Grove. - 1931 Map of Galax
1931 Galax1931 Print · USGSThe Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia and North Carolina come into focus during the early 1930s as the rail-and-river economy develops. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Bishop Cem, McKnights Mill, and the early river crossings at Blair Ferry. - 1933 Map of Independence
1933 Independence1933 Print · USGSGrayson County in the early thirties is captured here as a landscape of river crossings and mountain settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Boyer Ferry, Grayson Mill, and Cox Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1933 Map of Galax
1933 Galax1933 Print · USGSCarroll County and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands are captured in the early 1930s, showing a landscape defined by river ferries and rail spurs. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Pipers Gap PO, Lambsburg, and the Dixon Ferry crossing on the New River.3 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Mouth of Wilson
1935 Mouth of Wilson1935 Print · USGSGrayson County was a landscape of high ridges and river crossings in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace family sites at Youngs Chapel, find early crossings like Halsey Ferry, and locate old mountain schoolhouses like Oak Hill Sch and Fairwood Sch. - 1935 Map of Grayson
1935 Grayson1935 Print · USGSThe high tri-state ridges of Washington County, Tennessee, and neighboring Virginia are shown here just before the mid-century. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain paths through Cut Laurel Gap, find the State Line Sch, and locate the Norfolk and Western rail line near Green Cove. - 1935 Map of Park
1935 Park1935 Print · USGSThe high-country borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia appear here in the mid-1930s just as early aerial mapping began. Researchers can locate the mountain settlement of Park and trace the drainage of Green Creek through the Unaka National Forest. - 1935 Map of Mount Rogers
1935 Mount Rogers1935 Print · USGSThe high peaks of Grayson and Smyth Counties are documented here in the mid-1930s as the Appalachian Trail was being established across Mount Rogers. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of mountain life at Konnarock, the Iron Mountain Boys Sch, and Taylors Valley. - 1935 Map of Cedar Springs
1935 Cedar Springs1935 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia's high ridges and hollows come into focus during the mid-1930s as the Smyth and Wythe county line is surveyed. Researchers can trace the exact locations of local landmarks like Lindamood Sch, Union Chapel, and the paths through Glade Hollow. - 1935 Map of Trout Dale
1935 Trout Dale1935 Print · USGSGrayson and Smyth Counties are shown in the mid-1930s as a high-altitude landscape of national forest and developing highways. Researchers can trace the early route of the Appalachian Trail and find family-named landmarks like Houndshell Branch and Slabtown Br. - 1935 Map of Whitetop Mountain
1935 Whitetop Mountain1935 Print · USGSThe high peaks of Southwest Virginia appear here in the mid-1930s, featuring the summits and gaps of the Blue Ridge. Researchers can trace the early route of the Appalachian Trail and locate mountain landmarks like Konnarock Sch, Elk Garden, and Stony Creek Ch. - 1935 Map of Middle Fox Creek
1935 Middle Fox Creek1935 Print · USGSThe Smyth and Grayson county line is captured during the mid-1930s as the regional landscape was being documented for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Researchers can trace early routes through Houndshell Gap and locate landmarks like Hemp Patch and the Appalachian Trail. - 1938 Map of Grayson, 1957 Print
1938 Grayson1957 Print · USGSThe Appalachian high country at the junction of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina comes into focus in the late 1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life along the Norfolk and Western and locate landmarks like Waldener Grove Ch and the Sutherland Cem.
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