Old Maps of Watkins, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Watkins. 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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Watkins, VA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1968 Map of Conner Lake, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Conner Lake, 1972 Print
    1968 Conner Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    Halifax and Charlotte counties are captured here in the late sixties, where the winding Roanoke River meets a landscape of quiet crossroads. Genealogists can trace family connections at Mount Laurel, Wests Store, or the many rural congregations like Bethel Grove Ch.
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  7. 1984 Map of South Boston, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of South Boston, 1985 Print
    1984 South Boston
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia and the northern border of North Carolina are defined by water and rail in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverside towns like Clarksville or follow the legacy of the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads through Chase City and Halifax.

  8. 2022 Map of Conner Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Conner Lake, 2022 Print
    2022 Conner Lake
    2022 Print · USGS
    Halifax and Charlotte counties are shown here in the early 2020s, dominated by the winding Roanoke River and the waters of Conner Lake. Family historians can trace local roots at the Providence Presbyterian Church Cem and the Mount Pleasant Cem.

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