Join Free

1900s (20th Century) Maps of Van, Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of Van from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Van's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Van's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Van, VA maps

(9)
  1. 1935 Map of Sneedville
    1935 Map of Sneedville
    1935 Sneedville
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Sneedville area in the mid-1930s reveals a ridge-and-valley landscape of small farms, local schools, and river power. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Vardy Community Sch, CCC Camp No 26, and river crossings like Brooks Ford.
  4. 1946 Map of Sneedville, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Sneedville, 1958 Print
    1946 Sneedville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hancock County and the Clinch River valley are shown here in the mid-1940s, a time when mountain gaps and river fords still shaped local life. Genealogists can trace family heritage through dozens of named sites like Vanderventer Cem, Thompson Mill, and Vardy Community Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Sneedville, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Sneedville, 1949 Print
    1947 Sneedville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Hancock County is mapped here in the late 1940s as a landscape of tight-knit river communities and high mountain ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Vanderventer Cem and Goins Cem or locate rural landmarks like Thompson Mill.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1976 Map of Sneedville, 1981 Print
    1976 Map of Sneedville, 1981 Print
    1976 Sneedville
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands appear in sharp detail during the mid-seventies, showing the agricultural patterns of the Appalachian ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace the landscape around Sneedville and locate landmarks like Thompson Mill and Jabez Knob.
  25. 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.
End of results
Showing maps 1-9 of 9

Top cities near Van

See more

Frequently asked questions

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