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Old Maps of Piedmont, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Piedmont. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Piedmont, VA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Buckingham
    1892 Map of Buckingham
    1892 Buckingham
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late nineteenth century was defined by its river-and-rail economy along the James River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Kleinburg School, the Soap Stone Quarry, and the Virginia Midland Railroad.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late 1940s reveals a region defined by its great mountain ridges and the powerful river-and-rail economy connecting Roanoke to Lynchburg. Researchers can trace the path of the Virginian RR and locate historic county seats like Charlotte Court House.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Roanoke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge appear in great detail during the late fifties, showcasing the transition from mountain industry to Piedmont farmland. Trace the path of the Norfolk and Western railroad or find old river towns like Appomattox and Amelia Court House.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge mountains meet in this early 1970s landscape of river valleys and rail hubs. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes and landmarks like the Appomattox Court House Nat Hist Pk, the Peaks of Otter, and Amelia Court House.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Dillwyn, 1982 Print
    1979 Dillwyn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late seventies is defined by the winding James River and the rural communities of the Piedmont. Trace old transportation corridors and family-named ridges from Dillwyn and Buckingham to the Blue Ridge foothills.
  25. 2022 Map of Buffalo Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Buffalo Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Buffalo Ridge
    2022 Print · USGS
    Amherst County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of river-bend settlements and named ridges. Genealogists and hikers can trace family-named routes like Grandma's Hill Rd or locate river landmarks such as Walkers Ford and Wreck Island.
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