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Old Maps of Ashland, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Ashland. 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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Ashland, VA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Goochland
    1890 Map of Goochland
    1890 Goochland
    1890 Print · USGS
    Goochland and the surrounding Virginia Piedmont are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the river-and-rail economy thrived. Researchers can trace the paths of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and find landmarks like Hopeful Church or the Coal Pits.
  4. 1892 Map of Goochland
    1892 Map of Goochland
    1892 Goochland
    1892 Print · USGS
    The rural heart of central Virginia is captured here in the decade before the turn of the century, showing a landscape shaped by major rivers and early rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names and early settlements like Negro Foot, Mabelton, and the historic Hanover Academy.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 1894 Map of Richmond
    1894 Map of Richmond
    1894 Richmond
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Richmond area at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a city expanding into its rural surroundings via a complex network of turnpikes and railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Hawes Shop, Hazelgrove's Store, and Gilman's Mill alongside civil war landmarks at Seven Pines and Old Cold Harbor.
  10. 1895 Map of Richmond
    1895 Map of Richmond
    1895 Richmond
    1895 Print · USGS
    Richmond and Manchester thrive as bustling riverfront hubs in the 1890s, where rail lines and historic turnpikes converge on the James River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Merry Oaks Church or follow the road to Old Cold Harbor and Seven Pines.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1918 Map of Doswell
    1918 Map of Doswell
    1918 Doswell
    1918 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the first World War features a landscape of river-fed mills and vital rail junctions. Genealogists can locate family names at Hanover Courthouse or trace the early paths of segregated schools like Ruther Glen School (Colored) and Penola School (Colored).
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1938 Map of Yellow Tavern
    1938 Map of Yellow Tavern
    1938 Yellow Tavern
    1938 Print · USGS
    Hanover and Henrico counties appear in the 1930s as a landscape of rural crossroads and river bottomlands. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like the Henry Clay Birthplace, St Josephs Villa, and the Jeb Stuart Monument.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Hanover Academy
    1943 Map of Hanover Academy
    1943 Hanover Academy
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hanover County is shown here during the war years, when the rural economy still revolved around river fords and crossroads mills. Researchers can locate family landmarks like SNEEDS MILL, Hanover Academy, and the curiously named Negro Foot.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.
  25. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.
  28. 1951 Map of Ashland
    1951 Map of Ashland
    1951 Ashland
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hanover County centers on the rail hub of Ashland and the collegiate grounds of Randolph-Macon College. Genealogists and historians can trace river crossings and local landmarks like Ashland Mill, Doswell Sch, and Jerusalem Ch.
  31. 1951 Map of Yellow Tavern
    1951 Map of Yellow Tavern
    1951 Yellow Tavern
    1951 Print · USGS
    North of Richmond in the early fifties, this area reveals a landscape of rural stores and historic memorials along the Chickahominy. Trace the sites of the Henry Clay Birthplace, the Jeb Stuart Monument, and the rail junction at Atlee Sta.
  34. 1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Richmond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.
  37. 1963 Map of Yellow Tavern, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Yellow Tavern, 1965 Print
    1963 Yellow Tavern
    1965 Print · USGS
    North of Richmond in the early sixties, the Hanover and Henrico borderlands remained a landscape of historic landmarks and growing suburbs. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Heaths Store, the Henry Clay Birthplace, and the JEB Stuart Monument.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Richmond
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal and central Virginia are mapped during the mid-twentieth century, showing the critical intersection of rail, river, and military life. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural county seats like Amelia or find vanished coastal neighborhoods near Phoebus and Hilton Village.
  43. 1969 Map of Ashland, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Ashland, 1970 Print
    1969 Ashland
    1970 Print · USGS
    Hanover County in the late sixties shows the growth of Ashland around Randolph-Macon College and its dual-railroad corridors. Genealogists can trace family names at Mt Hope Ch or locate old community hubs like Gum Tree and Ashland Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1969 Map of Hanover Academy, 1970 Print
    1969 Map of Hanover Academy, 1970 Print
    1969 Hanover Academy
    1970 Print · USGS
    Hanover County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks and old congregations like Scotchtown, Independence Ch, and the Fork Ch Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Richmond
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont come alive in the early seventies, showcasing a region defined by its great rivers and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of Richmond or locate family sites near Amelia Court House and Highland Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1974 Map of Yellow Tavern, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Yellow Tavern, 1977 Print
    1974 Yellow Tavern
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northern Richmond and Hanover County are captured in 1974 during a period of rapid suburban transformation. This aerial study allows researchers to trace mid-century property lines and the early footprint of modern infrastructure alongside the Chickahominy.
  55. 1984 Map of Richmond, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Richmond, 1986 Print
    1984 Richmond
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of rapid suburban expansion centered on the state capital and its historic riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like Randolph-Macon College, the grounds of Fort Lee, and small community landmarks like Hebron Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 2022 Map of Hanover Academy, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hanover Academy, 2022 Print
    2022 Hanover Academy
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hanover County at the start of the 2020s remains a landscape shaped by its river systems and deep-rooted settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural tracts between Scotchtown and Ashland, locating landmarks like Cool Water Airport and Campbells Pond.
  61. 2022 Map of Yellow Tavern, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Yellow Tavern, 2022 Print
    2022 Yellow Tavern
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Hanover and Henrico borderlands are shown here in the contemporary era, marked by the dense interchange of modern interstates. Researchers can locate historic sites like Yellow Tavern, Saint Josephs Villa, and several family cemeteries including Lewiston Cem.
  64. 2022 Map of Ashland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ashland, 2022 Print
    2022 Ashland
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hanover County's academic and transit corridor is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing town of Ashland. Researchers can trace local history through sites like Randolph Macon College, the Ashland Mill, and numerous family burial grounds including Randolph Cem.
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