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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Halifax County, Virginia

Explore 52 historic maps of Halifax County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Halifax County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Halifax County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Halifax County, VA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Clarksville
    1941 Map of Clarksville
    1941 Clarksville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Mecklenburg County and the Virginia-North Carolina border are captured here just before the Roanoke River valley was transformed by mid-century dam projects. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Oakhurst Cem, Buffalo Junc, and Occaneechi Island.
  4. 1943 Map of Clarksville
    1943 Map of Clarksville
    1943 Clarksville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Clarksville region in the early 1940s was defined by its vibrant river life and deep-rooted rural communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local society through Buffalo Springs, the Oakhurst Cem, and Prestwould.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1952 Map of Milton, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Milton, 1953 Print
    1952 Milton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Dan River valley at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape of tobacco farms and rural schoolhouses across the Virginia-North Carolina line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Sutherlin Millpond, Mercy Seat Ch, and the Tan-yard.
  13. 1953 Map of South Boston, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of South Boston, 1955 Print
    1953 South Boston
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Southside in the early fifties shows a bustling rail-and-river economy centered on the tobacco and textile hub of South Boston. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Berry Hill, the Wall Mine, and Orange Grove Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia show a landscape defined by new reservoirs and old rail lines. Trace family roots and the changing river geography through Elon College, the John H Kerr Reservoir, and South Boston.
  19. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia come alive in this mid-fifties study of a region defined by its rivers and rails. Researchers can trace the growing Buggs Island Lake or follow the paths of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR through towns like Oxford and Reidsville.
  22. 1954 Map of Clover, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Clover, 1956 Print
    1954 Clover
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley in the mid-1950s remained a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family-named creek branches. Genealogists can trace property near Drakes Branch or Wylliesburg, locating long-standing landmarks like Blackcastle School and New Hope Church.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Halifax, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Halifax, 1956 Print
    1954 Halifax
    1956 Print · USGS
    Halifax County in the mid-1950s was a landscape defined by tobacco-growing tradition and river-fed industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Clays Mill, Murphy Grove Sch, and Ridgeway Ch.
  28. 1954 Map of Riceville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Riceville, 1956 Print
    1954 Riceville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the mid-1950s is captured here, showing the rural landscape along the Banister River. Local researchers can locate family landmarks like Henrys Mill, the Carter Glass Sch, and County Line Cem Ch.
  31. 1956 Map of Brookneal, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Brookneal, 1957 Print
    1956 Brookneal
    1957 Print · USGS
    Brookneal and the southern Piedmont are seen here in the mid-1950s at the confluence of the Staunton and Falling rivers. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Red Hill (Home of Patrick Henry), Hat Creek Sch, and the St Lukes Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Charlotte Court House, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Charlotte Court House, 1957 Print
    1956 Charlotte Court House
    1957 Print · USGS
    Charlotte County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of crossroads settlements and historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of Charlotte Court House, locate the VPI Experimental Farm, and find rural landmarks like Wards Fork Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Gladys, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gladys, 1957 Print
    1956 Gladys
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Campbell County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of rail-junction towns and river-bottom farms. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Mitchell Mill, Organ Chapel, and the Franklin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Milton, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Milton, 1957 Print
    1956 Milton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Caswell County and southern Virginia are captured here in the mid-1950s as a landscape of river-driven commerce and rail depots. Researchers can trace family sites from Milton to Ghent, locating landmarks like Sutherlin Millpond and the Archibald Murphy Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of South Boston, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of South Boston, 1958 Print
    1957 South Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Boston and the surrounding borderlands of Virginia and North Carolina are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the confluence of the Banister and Dan Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural landmarks, including the Wolf Mine Sch, Five Forks Cem, and the settlement of Virgilina.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Clarksville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Clarksville, 1959 Print
    1957 Clarksville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Mecklenburg County and the North Carolina borderlands are captured here in the late fifties, just as Kerr Reservoir reshaped the local geography. Family historians can trace ancestral sites like Siddon Hebron Ch, Wharton Memorial, and the West End High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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.
  52. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the Virginia and North Carolina border comes alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by industry and new reservoirs. Trace the path of the Virginian RR or explore the early development of Greensboro and Durham.
  55. 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.
  58. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont thrives during the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of textile hubs and expanding river reservoirs. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway, find local landmarks like Elon College, or locate the extensive Camp Butner Military Reservation.
  61. 1966 Map of Java, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Java, 1967 Print
    1966 Java
    1967 Print · USGS
    The crossroads and creek-side settlements of Pittsylvania and Halifax counties are shown here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Chaneys Store, Henrys Mill, and the County Line Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1966 Map of Brookneal, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Brookneal, 1968 Print
    1966 Brookneal
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley and the historic estate of Fed Hill appear here in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family-named landmarks, old rail stops at Holts Crossing, and country churches like Mt Calvary Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1966 Map of Long Island, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Long Island, 1968 Print
    1966 Long Island
    1968 Print · USGS
    Southern Virginia's river country is frozen in time during the mid-sixties, showing the rural life along the Roanoke River. Researchers can locate old community landmarks like Naruna, Cedar Forest, and several local pulpits including First Buffalo Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1966 Map of Mt Airy, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Mt Airy, 1968 Print
    1966 Mt Airy
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pittsylvania County during the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by the winding Banister River and tightly knit rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and schools like Renan Sch, or locate historic congregations at St Andrews Ch and Cody Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1968 Map of Nathalie, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Nathalie, 1971 Print
    1968 Nathalie
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northern Halifax County in the late sixties is a landscape of creek-side hamlets and rail-stop villages connected by the Norfolk and Western line. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Childrey Ch, Sunflower Ch, and the riverside community of Clarkton.
    3 unique versions available
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