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Old Maps of Hanover, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Hanover. 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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Hanover, VA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1949 Map of Hanover, 1967 Print
    1949 Map of Hanover, 1967 Print
    1949 Hanover
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia’s river borders and rural communities are captured here just after the war, showing the intersection of three counties. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Burrows Chapel, Etna Mills, and the Virginia Industrial School for Boys.
  13. 1951 Map of Hanover
    1951 Map of Hanover
    1951 Hanover
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century rural life in Hanover and King William counties centered on the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and institutions like Mangohick, the Virginia Industrial School for Boys, and Gravatts Mill.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1969 Map of Hanover, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Hanover, 1971 Print
    1969 Hanover
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Pamunkey River lowlands and the rural crossroads of Hanover and Caroline Counties are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hanover, locate family-named settlements like Haleys Corner, and find landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Etna Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 2022 Map of Hanover, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hanover, 2022 Print
    2022 Hanover
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Pamunkey River valley at the start of the 2020s remains a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and historic courthouse grounds. Researchers can trace family ties at Luther Cem or explore the old crossroads of Etna Mills and Mangohick.
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