Old Maps of Purcellville, Virginia for Metal Detecting

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Purcellville, 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. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1944 Map of Lincoln
    1944 Map of Lincoln
    1944 Lincoln
    1944 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural Piedmont is captured in the mid-1940s during a period of agricultural and quarrying activity. Researchers can trace historic local sites such as Philomont, the Limestone Quarry, and the distinctive Suspension Foot Bridge over Goose Creek.

  5. 1944 Map of Purcellville
    1944 Map of Purcellville
    1944 Purcellville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County is captured during the mid-forties, showing the agricultural landscape before the rapid growth of Northern Virginia. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Purcellville and Hamilton or locate rural landmarks like James Chapel and the Washington and Old Dominion line.

  6. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Lincoln, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lincoln, 1953 Print
    1952 Lincoln
    1953 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County rural life is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by meandering creek beds and scattered settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Goose Creek Cem, Philomont, and several local churches like Regular Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Purcellville
    1953 Map of Purcellville
    1953 Purcellville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia in the early fifties shows a landscape of rail-centered towns and small farming hamlets. Trace the path of the Washington and Old Dominion railroad between Purcellville and Hamilton or locate old rural landmarks like Arnold Grove Ch.

  9. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

  10. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

  11. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Baltimore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

  13. 1970 Map of Purcellville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Purcellville, 1972 Print
    1970 Purcellville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County's rolling Piedmont landscape is captured here in the 1970s, just as suburban growth began to reach the rural west. Genealogists and historians can trace family land around Short Hill Mountain, the Old Railroad Grade, and historic local landmarks like Ketoctin Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1970 Map of Lincoln, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lincoln, 1972 Print
    1970 Lincoln
    1972 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural character is captured here in the early seventies, featuring a landscape of established hamlets and family-named landmarks. Genealogists can trace the locations of Mt Olivet Ch, the historic Oatlands estate, and old crossings like New Guinea Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print
    1984 Frederick
    1985 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont and the Potomac River valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet historic rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate the boundaries of Antietam National Battlefield and Fort Detrick.

  16. 1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Baltimore
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River.

  17. 2010 Map of Lincoln, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lincoln, 2010 Print
    2010 Lincoln
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Lincoln, Philomont, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Purcellville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Purcellville, 2010 Print
    2010 Purcellville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Hamilton, Hillsboro, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Purcellville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Purcellville, 2013 Print
    2013 Purcellville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Hamilton, Hillsboro, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Lincoln, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lincoln, 2013 Print
    2013 Lincoln
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Lincoln, Philomont, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Purcellville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Purcellville, 2016 Print
    2016 Purcellville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Hamilton, Hillsboro, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Lincoln, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lincoln, 2016 Print
    2016 Lincoln
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Lincoln, Philomont, and other nearby areas

  23. 2019 Map of Lincoln, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Lincoln, 2019 Print
    2019 Lincoln
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Lincoln, Philomont, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Purcellville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Purcellville, 2019 Print
    2019 Purcellville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Purcellville, including Hamilton, Hillsboro, and other nearby areas

  25. 2022 Map of Lincoln, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lincoln, 2022 Print
    2022 Lincoln
    2022 Print · USGS
    Loudoun County’s rural heritage is preserved here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by historic crossroads and Quaker roots. Genealogists can trace family lines at Goose Creek Burying Ground, Philomont, and Telegraph Spring.

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