Old Maps of Lee County, Virginia
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(204)- 1886 Map of Cumberland Gap
1886 Cumberland Gap1886 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region around the Cumberland Gap appears here in the 1880s, before modern development transformed these mountain passes. Genealogists and historians can trace early river crossings and settlements like Flat Lick, Tye Ferry, and Campbell Ford. - 1887 Map of Jonesville
1887 Jonesville1887 Print · USGSThe rugged borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured in the late nineteenth century during a time of isolated valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Jonesville, Sneedville, and the remote Kyle's Ford along the Powell River. - 1888 Map of Cumberland Gap
1888 Cumberland Gap1888 Print · USGSThe tri-state wilderness of the Appalachians is captured in the late 1880s, centered on the strategic crossing at the Cumberland Gap. Trace the early river-and-road economy through features like Tye's Ferry, McHenry Ford, and the old town sites of Barboursville and Pineville. - 1891 Map of Cumberland Gap
1891 Cumberland Gap1891 Print · USGSThe tri-state mountain corridor appears here in the late nineteenth century, showing the critical gateways through the Cumberland Mountains. Researchers can trace early river crossings like Mshenry Ford and historic settlements such as Barboursville and Pineville.7 unique versions available - 1891 Map of Jonesville
1891 Jonesville1891 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands of Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace early river crossings and mountain settlements like Poteet Ford, Shafers P.O., and Mt Pleasant.9 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Estillville, 1909 Print
1894 Estillville1909 Print · USGSThe Appalachian highlands at the turn of the century show a landscape of isolated mountain hollows and emerging rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across river crossings like Speer Ferry and vanished industry at Zion Mills or Brick Store.3 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Middlesboro
1903 Middlesboro1903 Print · USGSMiddlesboro sits at the gateway to the mountains in this early century survey of the Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia borders. Researchers can trace early migration routes and mountain passes like the famous Cumberland Gap, Baptist Gap, and Yellow Slip Gap. - 1916 Map of Nolansburg
1916 Nolansburg1916 Print · USGSThe rugged Cumberland Plateau along the Kentucky and Virginia border is captured here during the first World War. Researchers can trace early railroad history and mountain genealogy through labels like Nolansburg, Panorama Station, and the slopes of Black Mountain. - 1919 Map of Nolansburg
1919 Nolansburg1919 Print · USGSHarlan County and the Virginia borderlands are captured here during the height of early twentieth-century mountain development. Local historians can trace the foundations of the Pine Mountain Settlement School and vanished industrial sites like Leona Mines PO and Bondurant.3 unique versions available - 1921 Map of Big Stone Gap
1921 Big Stone Gap1921 Print · USGSIn the early 1920s, the coal and rail networks of Wise and Lee Counties were at their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements and rural hubs like Keokee, Johnsons Mill PO, and Stonega along the Southern RR and the Powell River. - 1922 Map of Big Stone Gap
1922 Big Stone Gap1922 Print · USGSSouthwest Virginia's coal and rail corridors are captured here in the early 1920s, showing the height of industrial development in the Cumberland Mountains. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Appalachia, Keokee, and the historic Seminary School along the Powell River. - 1927 Map of Middlesboro, 1955 Print
1927 Middlesboro1955 Print · USGSThe Cumberland Gap region comes alive in this survey from the late 1920s, showing the intersection of three states and the rugged rail networks that shaped it. Trace family roots and local industry at Gibson Station PO, Lincoln Memorial University, and Ellison Mill. - 1929 Map of Big Stone Gap
1929 Big Stone Gap1929 Print · USGSThe coal and rail networks of the Kentucky-Virginia border country are frozen in time just before the Great Depression. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through mountain settlements like Lynch, Keokee, and Appalachia, or locate landmarks such as Robbins Chapel and Cluttis Post Office.3 unique versions available - 1930 Map of Middlesboro
1930 Middlesboro1930 Print · USGSThe tri-state border region comes alive in the late 1920s, centered on the strategic mountain pass at Cumberland Gap. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Middlesboro, early campus sites at Lincoln Memorial University, and rural landmarks like Ellison Mill.4 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Hagan
1932 Hagan1932 Print · USGSThe rugged borderlands of Kentucky and Virginia come to life in this early 1930s survey of the high gaps and hollows. Researchers can locate remote mountain landmarks like Hensley Sch, Feepee Store, and the scattered cabins at Alva.3 unique versions available - 1935 Map of Ewing
1935 Ewing1935 Print · USGSThe Virginia-Kentucky borderlands in the mid-1930s are captured here, centered on the settlement of Ewing and the passage through Poor Valley. Trace the path of the Old Wilderness Trail and locate family landmarks like Mc Lin Cem and Arthur Chapel. - 1935 Map of Kyles Ford
1935 Kyles Ford1935 Print · USGSHancock County and the Clinch River are captured in the mid-1930s, documenting a time when river fords and mountain gaps defined travel. Researchers can locate remote schools and cemeteries like Wallens Bend Sch, BLEDSOE CEM, and the settlement at Eidson. - 1935 Map of Appalachia
1935 Appalachia1935 Print · USGSThe Virginia-Kentucky borderlands hummed with coal and rail activity in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace family locations through numerous company towns like Roda and Arno, or locate the Interstate Shops and Yards. - 1935 Map of Looneys Gap
1935 Looneys Gap1935 Print · USGSNortheast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of river-bottom farms and ridge-top gaps. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Donald Mill, Tignors Ford, and the old Snow Flake settlement. - 1935 Map of Varilla
1935 Varilla1935 Print · USGSThe Kentucky and Virginia state line was defined by the high ridgelines of the Appalachians in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure including Ely Cem, Woodvine Sch, and the Trent Siding along the rail line. - 1935 Map of Hubbard Springs
1935 Hubbard Springs1935 Print · USGSLee County, Virginia, is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by mountain gaps and the winding Powell River. You can trace the historic Wilderness Trail and locate dozens of local landmarks like Spangler Cem, Ocoonita, and Hubbard Springs. - 1935 Map of Evarts
1935 Evarts1935 Print · USGSThe Kentucky and Virginia borderlands appear here in the mid-1930s during an era of expanding federal utility projects. Researchers can trace the path of the Ky Util Co Trans Line and locate Nolansburg No 1 near the Stone Creek drainage. - 1935 Map of Ben Hur
1935 Ben Hur1935 Print · USGSLee County, Virginia, is captured in the mid-1930s as a landscape of river crossings and mountain hollows. Researchers can trace the heritage of Jonesville and Ben Hur through local landmarks like C C C Camp No 391, Chandler Mill, and Sword Cem. - 1935 Map of Keokee
1935 Keokee1935 Print · USGSThe Virginia and Kentucky borderlands in the 1930s reveal a landscape of deep valleys and coal-driven industry. Genealogists can trace family roots at Ely Memorial Ch and Mohawk Sch or locate mining operations at Stonega Coal No 73. - 1935 Map of Colman
1935 Colman1935 Print · USGSThe Tennessee-Virginia borderlands in the mid-1930s show a landscape defined by the winding Powell River and the steep slopes of Wallen Ridge. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Brooks Cem, follow old river crossings like Brooks Ferry, or locate rural landmarks like Yeary Mill.2 unique versions available
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