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1920s Maps of Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Explore 8 historic maps of Pittsylvania County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Pittsylvania County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Pittsylvania County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Pittsylvania County, VA maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Chatham
    1921 Map of Chatham
    1921 Chatham
    1921 Print · USGS
    Pittsylvania County's rural heartland is captured here in the early twenties, anchored by the railway and the ridge of White Oak Mountain. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country landmarks like Tight Squeeze, Whittles Depot, and Mountain Spring Church.
  4. 1922 Map of Callands
    1922 Map of Callands
    1922 Callands
    1922 Print · USGS
    In the early 1920s, this pocket of rural Virginia was a landscape of river fords, local stores, and family-named mills. Researchers can trace the roots of small communities at Callands and Swansonville or locate long-standing landmarks like Boones Chapel and La Prades Mill.
  7. 1923 Map of Danville
    1923 Map of Danville
    1923 Danville
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the 1920s as the Dan River winds through a landscape of rail-driven trade and rural education. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous landmark schools and stores, including Lovelace Hall School, Gibsons Store, and Sandy Creek Church.
  10. 1923 Map of Chatham
    1923 Map of Chatham
    1923 Chatham
    1923 Print · USGS
    Pittsylvania County's rural heartland is captured here in the early twenties, centered on the strategic rail hub of Chatham. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry and community life through sites like Bennett Mine, Tight Squeeze, and the County Poor Farm.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1924 Map of Draper
    1924 Map of Draper
    1924 Draper
    1924 Print · USGS
    The rural Piedmont of Southside Virginia is mapped here during the mid-twenties, showcasing a landscape of small tobacco farms and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace family sites like Laceys Store, the Soapstone Quarry, and early depots at Leaksville Junction.
  16. 1924 Map of Callands
    1924 Map of Callands
    1924 Callands
    1924 Print · USGS
    Southern Virginia in the early twenties shows a landscape of ridges and river bends at the borders of Franklin, Henry, and Pittsylvania counties. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural infrastructure including Swansons Mill, Burnt Chimney, and the Fralin Bridge over the Pigg River.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1925 Map of Danville
    1925 Map of Danville
    1925 Danville
    1925 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Pittsylvania County and North Carolina appear here in the mid-1920s, centered on the growing industrial hub of Danville. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments in Schoolfield and locate rural landmarks like Laniers Mill and Lovelace Hall School.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1926 Map of Draper
    1926 Map of Draper
    1926 Draper
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and North Carolina borderlands come alive in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of small tobacco farms and rail-dependent hamlets. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Swansonville, Bachelors Hall Church, and the Danville and Western rail line.
    3 unique versions available
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