1950s Maps of Lunenburg County, Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of Lunenburg County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Lunenburg County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Lunenburg County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Lunenburg County, VA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Map of Greensboro, 1981 Print
    1953 Greensboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia show a landscape defined by new reservoirs and old rail lines. Trace family roots and the changing river geography through Elon College, the John H Kerr Reservoir, and South Boston.

  2. 1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Map of Greensboro
    1954 Greensboro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia come alive in this mid-fifties study of a region defined by its rivers and rails. Researchers can trace the growing Buggs Island Lake or follow the paths of the Southern Ry and Seaboard Air Line RR through towns like Oxford and Reidsville.

  3. 1955 Map of Chase City, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Chase City, 1956 Print
    1955 Chase City
    1956 Print · USGS
    Chase City and the surrounding rural landscapes of Mecklenburg and Lunenburg counties are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Loves Mill, Tussekiah Ch, and Blevins Corner.

  4. 1955 Map of Kenbridge, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Kenbridge, 1957 Print
    1955 Kenbridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia's rural heartland thrives in the mid-fifties, shaped by the Virginian railroad and a landscape of crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Whittles Mill, St Mark Ch, and Lochleven Sch.

  5. 1958 Map of Crewe, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Crewe, 1959 Print
    1958 Crewe
    1959 Print · USGS
    Nottoway County thrived as a railroad crossroads in the late fifties, centered on the busy rail hubs of Crewe and Burkeville. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the Piedmont Sanatorium, Jennings Ordinary, and Wards Chapel.
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  6. 1958 Map of Keysville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Keysville, 1959 Print
    1958 Keysville
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the Southside Virginia landscape around Keysville was a busy crossroads of the Southern and Virginian railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old community life through Hampden Sydney College, local landmarks like Arvins Store, and numerous rural sanctuaries including Briery Ch.

  7. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Roanoke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge appear in great detail during the late fifties, showcasing the transition from mountain industry to Piedmont farmland. Trace the path of the Norfolk and Western railroad or find old river towns like Appomattox and Amelia Court House.

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