Old Maps of Palmer Springs, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Palmer Springs. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Palmer Springs.


Palmer Springs, 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. 1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Map of Greensboro
    1962 Greensboro
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region along the Virginia and North Carolina border comes alive in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by industry and new reservoirs. Trace the path of the Virginian RR or explore the early development of Greensboro and Durham.

  4. 1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Map of Greensboro
    1966 Greensboro
    1966 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina and Virginia Piedmont thrives during the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of textile hubs and expanding river reservoirs. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Railway, find local landmarks like Elon College, or locate the extensive Camp Butner Military Reservation.

  5. 1968 Map of Bracey, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Bracey, 1972 Print
    1968 Bracey
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-North Carolina border country is shown here in the late sixties as the reservoir of Lake Gaston reshaped the local geography. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Roanoke Zion Ch, Southside Sch, and the Seaboard Coast Line rail corridor.
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  6. 1977 Map of Bracey, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Bracey, 1979 Print
    1977 Bracey
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley and the Virginia-North Carolina borderlands are seen here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the sprawling shoreline of Lake Gaston and locate regional crossroads like Bracey and Palmer Springs.

  7. 1984 Map of South Boston, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of South Boston, 1985 Print
    1984 South Boston
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia and the northern border of North Carolina are defined by water and rail in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverside towns like Clarksville or follow the legacy of the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads through Chase City and Halifax.

  8. 2022 Map of Bracey, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bracey, 2022 Print
    2022 Bracey
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands are centered here during the early 2020s, dominated by the waters of Lake Gaston. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several burial grounds including Grace Cem and the rural settlements of Palmer Springs and Paschall.

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