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Old Maps of Orange, Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Orange with 32 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Orange has changed over the decades.

Orange, VA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Gordonsville, 1899 Print
    1892 Map of Gordonsville, 1899 Print
    1892 Gordonsville
    1899 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia’s railway hubs and mountain gaps come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Charlottesville and the bustling rail junctions at Gordonsville and Orange.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Charlottesville
    1949 Map of Charlottesville
    1949 Charlottesville
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge appear in the late 1940s as a thriving corridor of rail and river commerce. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Culpeper alongside the historic routes of the Southern Railway.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Charlottesville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge are captured in detail during the mid-1960s as the modern interstate system began to emerge. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected hubs like Waynesboro or follow the river paths of the Rapidan River and Rivanna River.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Gordonsville, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Gordonsville, 1962 Print
    1961 Gordonsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the early sixties remains a landscape of deep historical roots and rail-based commerce. Genealogists and researchers can trace family names through landmarks like Boswells Tavern, the James Madison Grave, and rural sites like Liberty Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Rapidan, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Rapidan, 1963 Print
    1961 Rapidan
    1963 Print · USGS
    Madison and Culpeper Counties during the early sixties show a transition from a traditional mill-based economy to a modern rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Waylands Mill, Achsah, and Thorofare Mtn Chapel along the Piedmont rivers.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1970 Map of Orange, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Orange, 1972 Print
    1970 Orange
    1972 Print · USGS
    Orange and its surrounding Piedmont countryside are captured in the early seventies as a rail-centered community. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pierces Shop, Vawter Corner, and historic congregations at Shady Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1970 Map of Gordonsville, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gordonsville, 1972 Print
    1970 Gordonsville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Gordonsville and the surrounding Virginia Piedmont are captured here in the early seventies as a vital rail crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through sites like James Madison Sch, Blue Run Ch, and the many cemeteries near Old Somerset.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Rapidan, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Rapidan, 1972 Print
    1971 Rapidan
    1972 Print · USGS
    Orange and Culpeper Counties meet at the river forks in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the Southern rail line and traditional rural crossroads. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Woodberry Forest Sch, Emmanuel Ch, and the quarries near Buzzard Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1971 Map of Madison Mills, 1984 Print
    1971 Map of Madison Mills, 1984 Print
    1971 Madison Mills
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison and Orange Counties are captured in the early 1970s along the winding banks of the Rapidan River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through landmarks like Prices Shop, Twymans Mill, and the Grymes Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1977 Map of Gordonsville, 1982 Print
    1977 Map of Gordonsville, 1982 Print
    1977 Gordonsville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Gordonsville and the surrounding Virginia Piedmont appear in sharp detail during the late seventies, showing the area's rural character and rail-town roots. Researchers can trace land tracts near Gordonsville and Somerset or locate family sites along Blue Run.
  31. 1986 Map of Charlottesville
    1986 Map of Charlottesville
    1986 Charlottesville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the mid-eighties shows a landscape balanced between the growing city centers of the Piedmont and the protected ridges of the Blue Ridge. Trace the historic rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway or locate local landmarks like Monticello Mountain and Bridgewater College.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1994 Map of Orange, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Orange, 1997 Print
    1994 Orange
    1997 Print · USGS
    The town of Orange and its surrounding rural crossroads are captured here in the mid-1990s as the regional landscape transitioned into the modern era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pierces Shop, Daniel, and Vawter Corner.
  37. 2010 Map of Gordonsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Gordonsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Gordonsville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Orange County's Piedmont landscape at the start of the 2010s reveals a blend of historic estates and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites from James Madison Cemetery and Liberty Mills to the streets of Gordonsville.
  40. 2010 Map of Madison Mills, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Madison Mills, 2010 Print
    2010 Madison Mills
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Madison and Orange County borderlands are mapped here at the turn of the millennium, showing a landscape shaped by mill sites and river crossings. Researchers can trace family history through Kemper Cemetery or locate old community hubs like Twymans Mill, Locust Dale, and Radiant.
  43. 2010 Map of Orange, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Orange, 2010 Print
    2010 Orange
    2010 Print · USGS
    Orange County at the start of the decade reveals a landscape where historic rural crossroads and family homesteads meet modern infrastructure. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites like Shady Grove Cemetery and Willis Cemetery or trace the North Anna River past Brocks Bridge.
  46. 2010 Map of Rapidan, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rapidan, 2010 Print
    2010 Rapidan
    2010 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Orange County come into focus during the first decade of the 21st century, centered on the historic confluence of the Rapidan and Robinson Rivers. Researchers can trace family sites near Rapidan, identify small settlements like Trimmers Crossing, and locate local landmarks such as Linden Dam and Emmanuel Cemetery.
  49. 2013 Map of Orange, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Orange, 2013 Print
    2013 Orange
    2013 Print · USGS
    Orange County, Virginia, is shown in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of historic town centers and winding river valleys. Researchers can trace family-named routes and rural landmarks like Brocks Bridge, Mayhurst Ln, and the settlement of Daniel.
  52. 2013 Map of Gordonsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Gordonsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Gordonsville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Gordonsville and the surrounding Piedmont country are captured here at the start of the 2010s. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors and family-named landmarks like Liberty Mills, Montpelier Station, and the distinctively named Hen & Bacon Airport.
  55. 2013 Map of Rapidan, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rapidan, 2013 Print
    2013 Rapidan
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this area of the Virginia Piedmont remains anchored by the river and mountain peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace the roads connecting Rapidan, Orange, and Clifton, or locate landmarks like Jerdone Mountain and Arrowpoint Airport.
  58. 2013 Map of Madison Mills, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Madison Mills, 2013 Print
    2013 Madison Mills
    2013 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Orange County is captured in the early 2010s, showcasing a landscape shaped by the Rapidan River and its tributaries. Researchers can trace historic local hubs and milling sites like Madison Mills, Twymans Mill, and the settlement of Radiant.
  61. 2016 Map of Gordonsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Gordonsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Gordonsville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Gordonsville and the surrounding Piedmont hills are shown here in the mid-2010s at the junction of four Virginia counties. Researchers can trace land tracts near Old Somerset, locate family burials at James Madison Cem, or follow the Norfolk Southern rail line through Montpelier Station.
  64. 2016 Map of Madison Mills, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Madison Mills, 2016 Print
    2016 Madison Mills
    2016 Print · USGS
    Madison and Orange Counties come together at the banks of the Rapidan River in this modern survey of the Virginia Piedmont. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks across the landscape, from Kemper Cem to the historic sites of Twymans Mill and Locust Dale.
  67. 2016 Map of Rapidan, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rapidan, 2016 Print
    2016 Rapidan
    2016 Print · USGS
    The rural Virginia Piedmont comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey of the river-laced border between Orange and Culpeper counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads connecting Orange to Clifton and find landmarks like Emmanuel Cem and Willis Bridge.
  70. 2016 Map of Orange, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Orange, 2016 Print
    2016 Orange
    2016 Print · USGS
    The town of Orange and its rural surroundings are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Lewis Cem, Madison Run, and the banks of the N Anna River.
  73. 2019 Map of Rapidan, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Rapidan, 2019 Print
    2019 Rapidan
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Piedmont region of Central Virginia is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the confluence of several counties along the Rapidan River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites including Emmanuel Cem and the small settlement of Nasons.
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