Old Maps of Loudoun County, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

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Loudoun County, VA maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1884 Harpers Ferry
    1884 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is captured in the mid-1880s, documenting a landscape of strategic gaps and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate historic river crossings like Conrad Ferry and Castleman Ferry.

  2. 1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Mt. Vernon
    1890 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the capital region appear here in the decade before the turn of the century, showing a landscape of river estates and rail-connected villages. Researchers can trace early property sites and historic river landings from Mt. Vernon to Occoquan and Falls Church.

  3. 1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1891 Harpers Ferry
    1891 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of the Potomac and Shenandoah valleys were a vital hub of transport and trade in the late 1800s. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Castlemans Ferry, follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, or locate family-named settlements like Oatlands and Taylorstown.

  4. 1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Mt. Vernon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the D.C. area appear here in the late nineteenth century, as the rail-and-river economy connected rural counties to the capital. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks, including Arlington National Cemetery, the Fox Ferry, and historic towns like Occoquan and Vienna.

  5. 1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Frederick
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont region at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Potomac River and the rise of rail transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local hubs like Poolesville and Buckeystown.

  6. 1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    1893 Harpers Ferry
    1898 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region of the Potomac and Shenandoah valleys is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water and rail. Trace the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local landmarks like Snyder Mills and Harpers Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Warrenton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Virginia's northern Piedmont and mountain gaps are mapped here in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family names and small crossroads from Warrenton and Brentsville to White Sulphur Springs.
    9 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Frederick
    1894 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont region in the late nineteenth century was a complex network of river crossings and railway junctions. Researchers can trace the path of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. past Sugar Loaf Mtn. and locate historic river sites like Nolands Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley south of the capital was still largely a landscape of crossroads and rail depots in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace the rural reaches of Fairfax through landmarks like Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, and Tyson Cross Roads.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Mt. Vernon
    1897 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the Potomac River appear in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of rural crossroads and strategic fortifications. Trace the early footprints of Vienna, Herndon, and Manassas along the path of the Southern R. R.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1908 Map of Middletown
    1908 Map of Middletown
    1908 Middletown
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley in the early twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the convergence of major rail lines and the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Eakles Mills, Burkittsville, and Washington Junction.

  12. 1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Seneca
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley at the turn of the century shows a vital landscape of canal commerce and emerging rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across the Maryland-Virginia border, from Poolesville to river crossings at Whites Ferry and Edwards Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  13. 1908 Map of Ijamsville, 1921 Print
    1908 Map of Ijamsville, 1921 Print
    1908 Ijamsville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Frederick and its surrounding valley are captured here just after the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by historic turnpikes and the winding Monocacy River. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct schoolhouses, early turnpike toll gates like Fountain Rock T.G., and family landmarks near Sugarloaf Mtn.

  14. 1909 Map of Ijamsville
    1909 Map of Ijamsville
    1909 Ijamsville
    1909 Print · USGS
    Frederick County and parts of Montgomery County are documented here during an era of significant rail and turnpike expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate early post offices and stations such as Araby P O, Ijamsville, and the Almshouse near Frederick.
    9 unique versions available

  15. 1910 Map of Antietam
    1910 Map of Antietam
    1910 Antietam
    1910 Print · USGS
    Maryland's borderlands and the Potomac River valley are captured here in the early twentieth century. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Garretts Mill, trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, or find historic sites including Dunkard Church.
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1914 Map of Martinsburg
    1914 Map of Martinsburg
    1914 Martinsburg
    1914 Print · USGS
    The eastern panhandle of West Virginia comes alive in this survey, showing a landscape defined by the Potomac River and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of schools and churches, from Shepherdstown to the Snyder Hill Riverside School and John Browns Cave.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Fairfax
    1915 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia in the early twentieth century appears as a collection of quiet rail towns and farmsteads. Trace the old routes of the Southern RR and find family-named landmarks like Sideburn, Balls Ford, and Bear School.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1916 Map of Martinsburg
    1916 Map of Martinsburg
    1916 Martinsburg
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia comes to life in the years before the Great War, showing a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through schoolhouses like Sutton School and old settlements such as Middleway and Summit Point.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1916 Map of Berryville, 1920 Print
    1916 Map of Berryville, 1920 Print
    1916 Berryville
    1920 Print · USGS
    The lower Shenandoah Valley at the onset of the Great War was a landscape defined by its river ferries and growing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through rural landmarks like Mountain Mission, Furnace School, and the river crossing at Shannondale Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1933 Map of Middleburg
    1933 Map of Middleburg
    1933 Middleburg
    1933 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia is captured here in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by its ridges and historical milestones. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Henry House, Beverly Mill, and rural centers such as Hickory Grove.

  21. 1939 Map of Berryville
    1939 Map of Berryville
    1939 Berryville
    1939 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the West Virginia borderlands appear here in the late thirties as a landscape of river fords and mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace family names at Locke Mill, Shepherd Ford, and the Mt Olive Cem.

  22. 1942 Map of Frederick
    1942 Map of Frederick
    1942 Frederick
    1942 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland's central corridor is centered on Frederick as it appeared before the modern interstate system. Researchers can trace the routes of the B & O Canal, locate the Montevue Almshouse, and see the intersection of the Northern Central RR with early turnpikes.

  23. 1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Arcola
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia remains a landscape of quiet crossroads and family farms during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Watson Sch, Conklin Ch, and the small settlement of Lenah along the Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1943 Map of Bluemont, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Bluemont, 1960 Print
    1943 Bluemont
    1960 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural heritage is preserved here in the 1940s, showing the ridge-and-valley landscape before modern development. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Unison and Willisville, and landmarks like Ebenezer Ch.

  25. 1943 Map of Ashby Gap, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Ashby Gap, 1961 Print
    1943 Ashby Gap
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountains and Shenandoah Valley meet in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of high ridges and winding river bends. Trace the path of the Appalachian Trail past Mt Weather or locate rural landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch and Millwood.

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