Old Maps of Downings Corner, Virginia for Metal Detecting

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Downings Corner, VA maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Heathsville
    1917 Map of Heathsville
    1917 Heathsville
    1917 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County's peninsulas and maritime crossroads are intricately detailed here during the late 1910s. Local researchers can trace family roots through historic landmarks like Macedonia Church, Coan Hall School, and the busy waters of the Steamboat Route at Reedville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1944 Map of Heathsville
    1944 Map of Heathsville
    1944 Heathsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of tidal necks and rural crossroads settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Williams Corner, find old country parishes such as St Stephens Ch, and locate historic industrial sites like Crabbe Mill.

  4. 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.

  5. 1953 Map of Heathsville
    1953 Map of Heathsville
    1953 Heathsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County's tidewater landscape comes to life in the mid-1940s, showing a world of river landings and crossroads churches. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Sissons Corner, St Stephens Ch, and old industry sites like Crabbe Mill.

  6. 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.

  7. 1962 Map of Heathsville
    1962 Map of Heathsville
    1962 Heathsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck of Virginia is captured here at mid-century, showing the crossroads of Heathsville and the tidewater settlements along the Potomac. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sissons Corner, Downings Corner, and historic congregations at St Stephens Ch.

  8. 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.

  9. 1968 Map of Heathsville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Heathsville, 1971 Print
    1968 Heathsville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the Northern Neck is captured here in the late sixties, where the inland village of Heathsville meets the tidal creeks of the Potomac River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Sissons Corner and Bryant Corner or locate old landmarks like St Stephens Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Tappahannock
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia are captured in detail during the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's deep-rooted maritime and agricultural identity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations across the intricate shorelines of the Rappahannock River and settlements like Kilmarnock, Heathsville, and Urbanna.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 2022 Map of Heathsville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Heathsville, 2022 Print
    2022 Heathsville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County's Tidewater landscape is shown here in the 2020s, centered on the seat of government at Heathsville. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named points and early industry at Crabbe Mill, Lewisetta, and the Northumberland County Courthouse.

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