Old Maps of King William County, Virginia for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 57 historic maps of King William County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to King William County's past.


King William County, VA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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. 1918 Map of Aylett
    1918 Map of Aylett
    1918 Aylett
    1918 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of King and Queen and King William counties are captured here at the end of the Great War. Researchers can trace ancestral connections through old mill sites and churches like Aylett Mill, St Stephens Church, and Shiloh Church.

  5. 1919 Map of New Kent
    1919 Map of New Kent
    1919 New Kent
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Virginia tidewater comes to life in the years following the Great War, showing the convergence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, West Point, and rural landmarks like Mattaponi Church or Frazier Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1920 Map of King William
    1920 Map of King William
    1920 King William
    1920 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia during the late teens and early twenties reveals a landscape of river-bend settlements and tidal swamps. Researchers can trace the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, early river crossings like Piping Tree Ferry, and rail depots at Tunstall.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1933 Map of Aylett
    1933 Map of Aylett
    1933 Aylett
    1933 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plain Virginia during the 1930s shows a landscape of river-based commerce and tight-knit farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Aylett, locate the Millfork School, or find old mills like Dublin Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1938 Map of Studley
    1938 Map of Studley
    1938 Studley
    1938 Print · USGS
    Hanover County's rural character is captured in the mid-1930s before the expansion of the Richmond suburbs. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and community hubs like Bethesda Ch, Studley, and the Pole Green Sch along the historic Pamunkey River corridor.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1949 Map of Truhart
    1949 Map of Truhart
    1949 Truhart
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century King and Queen County is shown here during a time of rural stability along the Mattaponi River. Researchers can trace old family locations and community landmarks from Exol Ch and Zion Sch to the crossroads at Dragonville.

  11. 1949 Map of King William
    1949 Map of King William
    1949 King William
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater is captured here in the years following the war, showing a landscape shaped by river landings and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate family sites near Piping Tree Ferry, the King William Training Sch, or the historic Four Forks Inn.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of King And Queen
    1949 Map of King And Queen
    1949 King And Queen
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Mattaponi River shoreline and the colonial-era road network define this Virginia landscape in the late 1940s. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near the Mattaponi Indian Reservation, the Mattaponi Ch, and old river stops like Courthouse Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Aylett
    1949 Map of Aylett
    1949 Aylett
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia during the late 1940s reveals a quiet riverine landscape where the Mattaponi River dictates the rhythm of local life. Genealogists and historians can locate old riverfront sites like Old Hall Landing, local schools like Green Briar Sch, and the historic Aylett Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1949 Map of Tunstall
    1949 Map of Tunstall
    1949 Tunstall
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Pamunkey River corridor is captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the transition from river landings to rail and road transport. Researchers can locate community anchors such as St Peters Church, the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, and Pattersons Store.

  15. 1949 Map of New Kent
    1949 Map of New Kent
    1949 New Kent
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Pamunkey River valley in the late 1940s shows a landscape defined by expansive tidal marshes and historic river landings. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at the Pamunkey Indian Reservation, Lester Manor, or St Johns Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1950 Map of West Point
    1950 Map of West Point
    1950 West Point
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia at the turn of the decade centers on the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey. Researchers can trace family sites at Chelsea, locate historic burials at Sunny Slope Cem, and follow the SOUTHERN rail lines into the heart of West Point.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1950 Map of Old Church
    1950 Map of Old Church
    1950 Old Church
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Pamunkey River basin in the early postwar era reveals a landscape of tidal swamps and scattered crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area at Old Church, Appersons Store, and historic landings like Carters Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1951 Map of Sparta
    1951 Map of Sparta
    1951 Sparta
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-bottom swamps and small farm settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Jerusalem Sch, Broaddus Mill Pond, and the rural crossroads of Sparta.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1951 Map of Beulahville
    1951 Map of Beulahville
    1951 Beulahville
    1951 Print · USGS
    King William County in the early fifties shows a rural Tidewater landscape shaped by its winding creeks and small crossroads. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Herring Creek Mill and local centers such as Pollards Corner and Beulahville.

  22. 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.

  23. 1951 Map of Studley
    1951 Map of Studley
    1951 Studley
    1951 Print · USGS
    Hanover County at mid-century reveals a rural landscape defined by the winding Pamunkey River and its many creek systems. Researchers can trace family roots through historic crossroads like Rural Point and Hundleys Corner, or locate institutions like Battlefield Park High Sch and New Bethesda Ch.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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