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Old Maps of Petersburg, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Petersburg. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Petersburg, VA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Petersburg
    1894 Map of Petersburg
    1894 Petersburg
    1894 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and its riverfront neighbors are captured here in the 1890s, when the Appomattox valley was a bustling hub of rail and mill industry. Genealogists can trace family-named sites across the countryside, from Youngblood's Store to Rowland's Mill and Poplar Spring Ch.
    6 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. 1944 Map of Petersburg
    1944 Map of Petersburg
    1944 Petersburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and the surrounding Dinwiddie County countryside are shown here during the 1940s, revealing a landscape deeply intertwined with its Civil War history and rail industry. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Sharon Church, trace the lines of the Atlantic Coast Line, or study the grounds of Poplar Grove National Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1946 Map of Petersburg
    1946 Map of Petersburg
    1946 Petersburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and the surrounding tobacco and rail country of the mid-1940s are documented here just as the post-war era began. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Blandford Cemetery, search for rural schoolhouses like Bives School, or locate the historic river crossing at Pocahontas Island.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1949 Map of Petersburg
    1949 Map of Petersburg
    1949 Petersburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and its industrial riverfront are captured here in the late Forties, showing a city deeply tied to its rail lines and Civil War heritage. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sharon Church and Smith Grove Church or trace the grounds of Blandford Cemetery.
  16. 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.
  19. 1952 Map of Petersburg, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Petersburg, 1959 Print
    1952 Petersburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and its surrounding riverfront communities are shown here during a period of significant postwar transition in the 1950s. You can trace the early path of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike as it bypasses historic sites like Fort Lee and Blandford Cemetery.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1969 Map of Petersburg, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Petersburg, 1971 Print
    1969 Petersburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and Colonial Heights are shown in the late sixties as the urban core expands alongside a landscape defined by Civil War history. Researchers can trace numerous fortifications like Fort Wadsworth and locate family sites at Blandford Cemetery or Smith Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1974 Map of Petersburg, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Petersburg, 1977 Print
    1974 Petersburg
    1977 Print · USGS
    In the mid-seventies, the urban core of Petersburg and Colonial Heights stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding rural countryside. Researchers can trace the development of riverside neighborhoods and industrial sites along the Appomattox River.
  37. 1984 Map of Petersburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Petersburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Petersburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the mid-eighties shows a complex landscape of growing suburban centers and significant military installations. Researchers can trace historic boundaries and civic sites from Amelia Court House to the Glendale Nat Cem and Virginia State College.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1994 Map of Petersburg, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Petersburg, 1996 Print
    1994 Petersburg
    1996 Print · USGS
    Petersburg and its neighbors show a landscape of deep military history and river-based industry in the mid-nineties. Trace civil war fortifications from Petersburg Nat Battlefield to Fort Wadsworth alongside the sprawling Blandford Cemetery.
  43. 2023 Map of Petersburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Petersburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Petersburg
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Appomattox River corridor and its historic urban centers are detailed in this contemporary study of Virginia's Fall Line. Researchers can trace extensive commemorative sites like the Petersburg National Battlefield and family legacies at Blandford Cem.
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