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Old Maps of Bay Ridge, Northampton County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Bay Ridge. 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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Bay Ridge, Northampton County maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Elliots Creek
    1943 Map of Elliots Creek
    1943 Elliots Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northampton County's coastline during the Second World War shows a landscape of vital lighthouses and tidal creeks. Genealogists and maritime historians can locate the small settlements of Spree and Willis or trace the waters of Old Plantation Cr and Elliots Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Map of Richmond, 1972 Print
    1943 Richmond
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and the state capital are shown in detail during the mid-century era of infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Richmond Nat Battlefield Park, locate the Yorktown Nat Cem, or follow the many rural routes through Amelia Court House and Tappahannock.
  7. 1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Richmond, 1951 Print
    1949 Richmond
    1951 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia in the years following World War II remained a landscape of historic river towns and expanding military bases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Southern Ry and locate established landmarks from Camp Lee to the remote reaches of Dragon Swamp.
  10. 1955 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1956 Print
    1955 Elliotts Creek
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Virginia reveals its maritime character in the mid-fifties as navigation lights guided ships into the Chesapeake. Genealogists and historians can locate the Arlington Tomb of Custis and trace the coastal waters of Old Plantation Cr and Elliots Creek.
  13. 1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Map of Richmond
    1959 Richmond
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.
  16. 1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Map of Richmond
    1964 Richmond
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal and central Virginia are mapped during the mid-twentieth century, showing the critical intersection of rail, river, and military life. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural county seats like Amelia or find vanished coastal neighborhoods near Phoebus and Hilton Village.
  19. 1968 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Elliotts Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Virginia in the late sixties reveals a coastal landscape of quiet settlements and historic estates along the bay. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Tomb of Custis near Arlington or trace tidal waterways like Old Plantation Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Richmond, 1974 Print
    1973 Richmond
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont come alive in the early seventies, showcasing a region defined by its great rivers and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of Richmond or locate family sites near Amelia Court House and Highland Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1977 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Elliotts Creek, 1982 Print
    1977 Elliotts Creek
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Virginia's Atlantic-facing coastline is captured here in the late seventies just as the winter season began. Researchers can trace the coastal landscape around Arlington and the winding paths of Elliotts Creek and Old Plantation Cr.
  28. 1984 Map of Williamsburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Williamsburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Williamsburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Peninsula and Chesapeake Bay shores are shown in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by colonial heritage and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the grounds of the College of William and Mary, the Yorktown National Cemetery, and the historic Jamestown Island.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 2022 Map of Elliotts Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Elliotts Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Elliotts Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Delmarva Peninsula comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the Virginia coast. Genealogists and historians can locate the John Custis Tomb near Arlington or trace the maritime channels like Bar Channel and the Intracostal Waterway.
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