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1960s Maps of Nelson County, Virginia

Explore 21 historic maps of Nelson County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Nelson County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Nelson County, VA maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Shipman, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Shipman, 1963 Print
    1961 Shipman
    1963 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's rugged ridges and the James River corridor are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural community life. Researchers can trace historic church sites like White Rock Ch, the rail hub at Gladstone, and the grounds of the County Training Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1961 Map of Buckingham, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Buckingham, 1963 Print
    1961 Buckingham
    1963 Print · USGS
    Buckingham County and the James River corridor are captured here in the early sixties as rural life centered on the river and rail. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Liberty Hall Cem, Midway Mills, and St Joy Sch.
  7. 1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Roanoke
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge front appear here in the early sixties, caught between their deep railroad roots and new postwar developments. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western through towns like Bedford and Altavista, or locate family landmarks near Smith Mountain Lake.
  10. 1963 Map of Piney River, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Piney River, 1965 Print
    1963 Piney River
    1965 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, the Amherst and Nelson County border was a landscape of mountain hollows and industrial quarries. Researchers can trace the path of the Blue Ridge Railway or locate ancestral sites like Henleys Store and St Marys Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1964 Map of Waynesboro West, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Waynesboro West, 1966 Print
    1964 Waynesboro West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Waynesboro and the surrounding Augusta County landscape are shown in the mid-sixties at a peak of industrial and transit development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Tinkling Spring Ch or the Woodrow Wilson Educational Center.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1964 Map of Waynesboro East, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Waynesboro East, 1966 Print
    1964 Waynesboro East
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge crest marks the divide between Augusta and Albemarle counties in the mid-1960s, where engineering and nature meet. Researchers can trace historic mountain passages and early local life through the Blue Ridge Tunnel, Fairfax Hall Jr College, and Critzers Shop.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1965 Map of Big Levels, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Big Levels, 1967 Print
    1965 Big Levels
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of federal forest land, mountain overlooks, and seasonal campgrounds. Trace local history through the White Rock Cemetery, the village of Love, and various landmarks along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1965 Map of Massies Mill, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Massies Mill, 1967 Print
    1965 Massies Mill
    1967 Print · USGS
    Nelson and Amherst Counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the high ridge communities and valley settlements along the Tye River. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past peaks like The Priest or locate family sites at Sandy Ridge Cem and Massies Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Montebello, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Montebello, 1967 Print
    1965 Montebello
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Rockbridge and Nelson counties come alive in the mid-sixties as the winding Blue Ridge Parkway meets the Appalachian Trail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Grant Cem and the Irish Creek settlement, or trace the remote Wiggins Spring Shelter and Fish Hatchery.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1965 Map of Vesuvius, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Vesuvius, 1967 Print
    1965 Vesuvius
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley meets the Blue Ridge in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by rail-side settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Providence Ch, Spottswood Sch, and the State Prison Camp No 10.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1967 Map of Schuyler, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Schuyler, 1968 Print
    1967 Schuyler
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Rockfish River valley at the border of Nelson and Albemarle Counties was a hub of industrial and rural life during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Rock Springs Ch, locate the old Quarry in Schuyler, or follow the Old Grade Railroad through the foothills.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1967 Map of Covesville, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Covesville, 1968 Print
    1967 Covesville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Albemarle County orchards and mountain gaps define this late-sixties landscape as it transitioned toward the modern era. Researchers can trace family history through the Red Hill Sch and numerous cemeteries like Wild Rose Cem and Rising Sun Ch Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1967 Map of Lovingston, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Lovingston, 1970 Print
    1967 Lovingston
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Nelson County foothills are mapped here in the late sixties, showcasing the rural heart of Virginia. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Lovingston, Adial Ch, and Lawhorne Mill along the Rockfish River.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1967 Map of Horseshoe Mountain, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Horseshoe Mountain, 1970 Print
    1967 Horseshoe Mountain
    1970 Print · USGS
    Nelson County in the late sixties reveals a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges centered on the Tye River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing community centers like Massies Mill, rural schools, and churches such as Bethlehem Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1967 Map of Greenfield, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Greenfield, 1970 Print
    1967 Greenfield
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Rockfish River valley in Nelson and Albemarle counties was a network of small family settlements and country parishes in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at Hebron Ch, Nellysford, and Durrett Town, or locate old landmarks like Stockton Mill Creek and Tool Gap.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1967 Map of Sherando, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Sherando, 1970 Print
    1967 Sherando
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands in the late sixties reveal a landscape shaped by both early industry and the rise of forest recreation. Researchers can trace the Howardsville Turnpike, locate the Mount Torry Furnace, or find family names at Diamond Hill Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1968 Map of Howardsville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Howardsville, 1971 Print
    1968 Howardsville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor in the late sixties reveals a network of railroad hamlets and riverside plantations. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Liberty Hall, Creasy Hill, and Grays Corner alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio line.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1969 Map of Gladstone, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Gladstone, 1971 Print
    1969 Gladstone
    1971 Print · USGS
    The James River corridor in the late 1960s reveals a landscape defined by its winding waterway and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and community centers like Buffalo Station, Mineral Springs Ch, and the Gladstone Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1969 Map of Shipman, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Shipman, 1971 Print
    1969 Shipman
    1971 Print · USGS
    Nelson County and the northern edge of Buckingham County are captured here in the late sixties as rail lines still dictated the flow of river-valley commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named gaps and rural hubs like Variety Mills, Shipman, and Ryan Hall Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1969 Map of Arrington, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Arrington, 1971 Print
    1969 Arrington
    1971 Print · USGS
    Nelson County's river valleys and the Southern railroad corridor are captured here during a period of steady rural growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous churches and cemeteries, from Roseland and Arrington to the Pine Hill Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1969 Map of Buffalo Ridge, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Buffalo Ridge, 1971 Print
    1969 Buffalo Ridge
    1971 Print · USGS
    Amherst and Nelson counties come together along the James River in the late sixties, showing a landscape of ridge-top lookouts and river-valley rails. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Poplar Ch, St James Ch, and the rural community of Buffalo Ridge.
    2 unique versions available
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