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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Nelson County, Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of Nelson County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Nelson County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, 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 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson County, VA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Buckingham
    1892 Map of Buckingham
    1892 Buckingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Nellysford, Arrington, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1892 Map of Harrisonburg, 1901 Print
    1892 Map of Harrisonburg, 1901 Print
    1892 Harrisonburg
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Lexington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Lexington, Buena Vista, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available
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