Join Free

Old Maps of James City County, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 52 historic maps of James City County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of James City County.

James City County, VA maps

(52)
  1. 1906 Map of Williamsburg
    1906 Map of Williamsburg
    1906 Williamsburg
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Williamsburg, Gloucester, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1907 Map of Yorktown
    1907 Map of Yorktown
    1907 Yorktown
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Smithfield, Rushmere, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1917 Map of Toano, 1959 Print
    1917 Map of Toano, 1959 Print
    1917 Toano
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Lanexa, Brandon, and other nearby areas
  10. 1918 Map of Toano
    1918 Map of Toano
    1918 Toano
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Lanexa, Brandon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1919 Map of Surry
    1919 Map of Surry
    1919 Surry
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Claremont, Dendron, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Yorktown
    1943 Map of Yorktown
    1943 Yorktown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Smithfield, Rushmere, and other nearby areas
  19. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas
  22. 1944 Map of Yorktown
    1944 Map of Yorktown
    1944 Yorktown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas
  25. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Richmond, Hampton, and other nearby areas
  28. 1950 Map of Cobham Bay, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Cobham Bay, 1953 Print
    1950 Cobham Bay
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Grove, Highgate, and other nearby areas
  31. 1950 Map of Yorktown, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Yorktown, 1954 Print
    1950 Yorktown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas
  34. 1951 Map of Williamsburg
    1951 Map of Williamsburg
    1951 Williamsburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Williamsburg, Oaktree, and other nearby areas
  37. 1952 Map of Williamsburg, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Williamsburg, 1957 Print
    1952 Williamsburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Williamsburg, Oaktree, and other nearby areas
  40. 1952 Map of Brandon, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Brandon, 1957 Print
    1952 Brandon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Brandon, Kennon, and other nearby areas
  43. 1952 Map of Gressitt, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Gressitt, 1957 Print
    1952 Gressitt
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Allmondsville, West End, and other nearby areas
  46. 1952 Map of Norge, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Norge, 1958 Print
    1952 Norge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Centerville, Warren Mill, and other nearby areas
  49. 1953 Map of Toano
    1953 Map of Toano
    1953 Toano
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Diascund, Croaker, and other nearby areas
  52. 1953 Map of Gressitt
    1953 Map of Gressitt
    1953 Gressitt
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Allmondsville, West End, and other nearby areas
  55. 1953 Map of Norge
    1953 Map of Norge
    1953 Norge
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Centerville, Warren Mill, and other nearby areas
  58. 1953 Map of Walkers, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Walkers, 1957 Print
    1953 Walkers
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Lanexa, Osborn Landing, and other nearby areas
  61. 1953 Map of Surry, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Surry, 1957 Print
    1953 Surry
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Surry, Scotland, and other nearby areas
  64. 1954 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print
    1954 Claremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Claremont, Guilford Heights, and other nearby areas
  67. 1957 Map of Cobham Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Cobham Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Cobham Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Grove, Highgate, and other nearby areas
  70. 1957 Map of Yorktown, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Yorktown, 1960 Print
    1957 Yorktown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Yorktown, Courthouse Green, and other nearby areas
  73. 1958 Map of Toano
    1958 Map of Toano
    1958 Toano
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers James City County, including Diascund, Croaker, and other nearby areas
Showing maps 1-25 of 52

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for James City County?
  • What is the oldest map of James City County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of James City County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of James City County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for James City County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for James City County?
  • Where are historical maps of James City County sourced from?

Explore James City County by time and use case

Centuries