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

Explore 58 historic maps of Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Nelson County, VA maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Covesville
    1929 Map of Covesville
    1929 Covesville
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Scottsville, North Garden, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1934 Map of Waynesboro
    1934 Map of Waynesboro
    1934 Waynesboro
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Waynesboro, Crimora, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Amherst
    1935 Map of Amherst
    1935 Amherst
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Amherst, Sweet Briar Station, and other nearby areas

  4. 1935 Map of Covesville, 1961 Print
    1935 Map of Covesville, 1961 Print
    1935 Covesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Scottsville, North Garden, and other nearby areas

  5. 1936 Map of Vesuvius
    1936 Map of Vesuvius
    1936 Vesuvius
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Cold Spring, White Rock, and other nearby areas

  6. 1939 Map of Amherst
    1939 Map of Amherst
    1939 Amherst
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Amherst, Sweet Briar Station, and other nearby areas

  7. 1939 Map of Waynesboro
    1939 Map of Waynesboro
    1939 Waynesboro
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Waynesboro, Crimora, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Vesuvius
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Cold Spring, White Rock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Lovingston, 1961 Print
    1943 Map of Lovingston, 1961 Print
    1943 Lovingston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Nellysford, Sherando, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1945 Map of Covesville
    1945 Map of Covesville
    1945 Covesville
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Scottsville, North Garden, and other nearby areas

  11. 1946 Map of Lovingston
    1946 Map of Lovingston
    1946 Lovingston
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Nellysford, Sherando, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Charlottesville
    1949 Map of Charlottesville
    1949 Charlottesville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1950 Map of Amherst, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Amherst, 1960 Print
    1950 Amherst
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Amherst, Sweet Briar Station, and other nearby areas

  15. 1950 Map of Vesuvius, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Vesuvius, 1960 Print
    1950 Vesuvius
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Cold Spring, White Rock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1951 Map of Vesuvius
    1951 Map of Vesuvius
    1951 Vesuvius
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Cold Spring, White Rock, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1952 Map of Amherst
    1952 Map of Amherst
    1952 Amherst
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Amherst, Sweet Briar Station, and other nearby areas

  18. 1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Charlottesville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Roanoke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas

  20. 1961 Map of Shipman, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Shipman, 1963 Print
    1961 Shipman
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Arrington, Shipman, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Buckingham, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Buckingham, 1963 Print
    1961 Buckingham
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Wingina, Mount Rush, and other nearby areas

  22. 1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Roanoke
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 1963 Map of Piney River, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Piney River, 1965 Print
    1963 Piney River
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Piney River, Lowesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1964 Map of Waynesboro West, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Waynesboro West, 1966 Print
    1964 Waynesboro West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Waynesboro, Lyndhurst, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1964 Map of Waynesboro East, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Waynesboro East, 1966 Print
    1964 Waynesboro East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson County, including Dooms, Afton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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