Old Maps of Blackwater, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Blackwater. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Blackwater, VA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Map of Jonesville
    1887 Jonesville
    1887 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1891 Map of Jonesville
    1891 Map of Jonesville
    1891 Jonesville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The 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

  3. 1935 Map of Ben Hur
    1935 Map of Ben Hur
    1935 Ben Hur
    1935 Print · USGS
    Lee 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.

  4. 1947 Map of Ben Hur, 1960 Print
    1947 Map of Ben Hur, 1960 Print
    1947 Ben Hur
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lee County in the late 1940s reveals a mountain landscape defined by the Powell River and the winding Louisville and Nashville railroad. Genealogists can trace family names across Waddell Cem and Hyden Cem, or locate landmarks like Collier Mill and Poteet Ferry Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Ben Hur
    1949 Map of Ben Hur
    1949 Ben Hur
    1949 Print · USGS
    Lee County, Virginia, in the late Forties is a landscape of mountain ridges and river crossings where the Louisville and Nashville rail line links valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of sites like McConnell Chapel, Ely Cem, and Waddell Cem.

  6. 1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Map of Johnson City
    1955 Johnson City
    1955 Print · USGS
    East Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch.

  7. 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
    1957 Johnson City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.

  8. 1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Map of Johnson City
    1960 Johnson City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Upper East Tennessee and the surrounding tri-state area are shown in the mid-fifties during the height of the TVA reservoir era. Trace the industrial rail lines of the Southern and Louisville and Nashville between Kingsport and Johnson City.

  9. 1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Map of Johnson City
    1963 Johnson City
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities and the surrounding Appalachian ridges are shown in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the era's vital rail and river networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Clinchfield RR and locate settlements from Rogersville to Elizabethton.

  10. 1976 Map of Ben Hur, 1981 Print
    1976 Map of Ben Hur, 1981 Print
    1976 Ben Hur
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Powell River valley near the bicentennial era reveals its intricate mountain-and-hollow topography in this detailed aerial study. Researchers can pinpoint property boundaries and rural crossroads near Jonesville and Ben Hur or trace the course of Wallen Creek.

  11. 1977 Map of Middlesboro, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Middlesboro, 1983 Print
    1977 Middlesboro
    1983 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia is shown here in the late seventies as the rail-and-river economy hummed through the gaps. Trace local family roots and transit routes through Middlesboro, Harlan, and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

  12. 2022 Map of Ben Hur, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ben Hur, 2022 Print
    2022 Ben Hur
    2022 Print · USGS
    Lee County in the early twenty-first century remains defined by its traditional mountain settlements and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land across numerous burial sites like Hill Cem and Rutherford Cem while identifying old mill locations at Collier Mill and Kincer Mill.

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