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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Montgomery County, Virginia

Explore 41 historic maps of Montgomery County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Montgomery County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Montgomery County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Montgomery County, VA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.
  61. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.
  64. 1963 Map of Glenvar, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Glenvar, 1965 Print
    1963 Glenvar
    1965 Print · USGS
    Roanoke County in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of steep ridges and river-valley transport. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Appalachian Trail path and locate family sites like Beard Cem, Shiloh Ch, and the settlement of Bradshaw.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1963 Map of Check, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Check, 1965 Print
    1963 Check
    1965 Print · USGS
    Floyd County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a landscape of upland farms and tight-knit valley communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via field lines and find landmarks like Willis Store, Hemlock School, and Kefauver Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1963 Map of Elliston, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Elliston, 1965 Print
    1963 Elliston
    1965 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the forks of the Roanoke River anchored the community life of Montgomery County. Genealogists can trace family names at Duckwiller Cem and Craighead Cem or locate the Elliston-Lafayette Sch and Wabun Bible Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1965 Map of Radford North, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Radford North, 1966 Print
    1965 Radford North
    1966 Print · USGS
    Radford and the surrounding New River valley are seen here in the mid-sixties, dominated by a mix of military industry and university life. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Morgans Chapel, the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and several old mining sites on Brush Mountain.
    4 unique versions available
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