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Old Maps of Montgomery County, Virginia

Explore 61 old maps of Montgomery County, spanning from 1889 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Montgomery County, VA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Map of Hillsville
    1889 Hillsville
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge Highlands and the upper New River valley are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of iron furnaces and mountain gaps. Trace early industrial sites like Boom Furnace and Lead Mines, or locate ancestral homesteads near Hillsville and Old Town.
  4. 1890 Map of Dublin
    1890 Map of Dublin
    1890 Dublin
    1890 Print · USGS
    The mountainous borderlands of Virginia and West Virginia are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and rail expanded along the New River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through sites like Pearisburg, the Belle Hampton Mine, and river crossings at Peppers Ferry.
  7. 1890 Map of Christiansburg
    1890 Map of Christiansburg
    1890 Christiansburg
    1890 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Virginia in the late nineteenth century centers on the emerging rail and resort economy. Trace the Norfolk and Western Railroad through Christiansburg and find historic resorts like Alleghany Springs.
    10 unique versions available
  10. 1891 Map of Dublin
    1891 Map of Dublin
    1891 Dublin
    1891 Print · USGS
    Across Southwest Virginia and West Virginia in the late nineteenth century, the river and rail lines dictated the pace of mountain life. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous river crossings like Ingles Ferry and historic industry sites like Altoona Mines and Mercers Salt Works.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1892 Map of Hillsville
    1892 Map of Hillsville
    1892 Hillsville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of iron furnaces and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace old family mills and ferries like Pedegos Mill, Howards Ferry, and the early settlement at Old Town.
  16. 1896 Map of Hillsville
    1896 Map of Hillsville
    1896 Hillsville
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge Highlands and New River corridor appear here in the 1890s, when iron furnaces and river ferries dictated the pace of local life. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Hillsville, the Lead Mines, and historic river crossings like Jackson Ferry.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1923 Map of Pearisburg
    1923 Map of Pearisburg
    1923 Pearisburg
    1923 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia state line follows the high crest of Peters Mountain in the early 1920s. Genealogists can trace a remarkable concentration of rural education and faith at sites like Oak Hill School and Green Valley Church.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1923 Map of Waiteville
    1923 Map of Waiteville
    1923 Waiteville
    1923 Print · USGS
    The mountain border between West Virginia and Virginia comes to life in the early 1920s, centered on the settlement of Waiteville. Local historians can trace the Norfolk and Western Ry line as it snakes along Potts Cr beneath Peters Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1929 Map of Salem
    1929 Map of Salem
    1929 Salem
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley and surrounding mountain ridges are captured here in the late 1920s as the railroad and highway networks expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Catawba Sanatorium, Webb Mill, and old schoolhouses including Rubles Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1931 Map of Waiteville
    1931 Map of Waiteville
    1931 Waiteville
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands in the early 1930s reveal a landscape of high ridges and isolated valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Newport, Clover Hollow Ch, and the waters of Striking Creek.
  31. 1932 Map of Salem
    1932 Map of Salem
    1932 Salem
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley and the high ridges of the Blue Ridge meet in this early 1930s survey of the Salem area. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Webbs Mill, the Catawba Sanatorium, and numerous rural churches including New Hope Church.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1932 Map of Pearisburg
    1932 Map of Pearisburg
    1932 Pearisburg
    1932 Print · USGS
    Giles County in the early 1930s is defined by the winding New River and its mountain-bound communities. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and local institutions through Goodwins Ferry, Hoges Store, and several named schools like McGrady Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1932 Map of Blacksburg
    1932 Map of Blacksburg
    1932 Blacksburg
    1932 Print · USGS
    Montgomery and Floyd Counties are documented here in the early thirties as the regional rail and coal economy thrived. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near landmarks like the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Merrimac Mines, and Christiansburg Industrial Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1937 Map of Pearisburg
    1937 Map of Pearisburg
    1937 Pearisburg
    1937 Print · USGS
    Giles County at the onset of the late 1930s reveals a rugged mountain landscape where the New River dictates the path of commerce and travel. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Hoges Store, Goodwins Ferry, and the remote McClardy School.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1937 Map of Blacksburg
    1937 Map of Blacksburg
    1937 Blacksburg
    1937 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a hub of higher education, coal mining, and rail transport in the 1930s. Researchers can trace the early grounds of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and locate numerous rural landmarks like Merrimac Mines, Kanodee Mill, and Yellow Sulphur Springs.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1944 Map of Waiteville
    1944 Map of Waiteville
    1944 Waiteville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Giles and Craig counties are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a transition from rail-dependent industry to rural isolation. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mt Olivet Ch, the settlement at Waiteville, and the now-silent tracks of the Norfolk and Western Ry.
  49. 1950 Map of Elliston, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Elliston, 1952 Print
    1950 Elliston
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River headwaters and Blue Ridge highlands are captured here in the early postwar era. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous country landmarks like Check High Sch, Dillons Mill, and Bend Union Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1950 Map of Radford, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Radford, 1952 Print
    1950 Radford
    1952 Print · USGS
    The New River valley and the newly formed Claytor Lake are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Goodwins Ferry, Hickman Cem, and schools such as Walton Sch No 1.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Waiteville, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Waiteville, 1953 Print
    1951 Waiteville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of high ridges and narrow valley settlements. Researchers can find old community hubs like Blue Healing Springs, Simmonsville, and Slussers Chapel among the mountain hollows.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.
  64. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.
  67. 1956 Map of Macks Mountain, 1969 Print
    1956 Map of Macks Mountain, 1969 Print
    1956 Macks Mountain
    1969 Print · USGS
    Carroll and Floyd counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the regional landscape was being reshaped by the waters of Claytor Lake. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mountain landmarks like Mabry Crossroads, Indian Valley, and the Dugspur School.
  70. 1957 Map of Floyd, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Floyd, 1959 Print
    1957 Floyd
    1959 Print · USGS
    Floyd and the surrounding Blue Ridge highlands are captured here in the late fifties as the Blue Ridge Parkway integrated with local backroads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mabry Mill, Shelors Mill, and numerous country churches including Dillons Chapel.
  73. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available
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