1900s (20th Century) Maps of Powhatan, Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of Powhatan from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Powhatan, VA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Powhatan
    1943 Map of Powhatan
    1943 Powhatan
    1943 Print · USGS
    Powhatan County at the height of the Second World War shows a rural landscape of crossroads communities and riverside academies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Goodwins Store, the St Emma School, and the segregated Powhatan County High School.
    2 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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1966 Map of Powhatan, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Powhatan, 1968 Print
    1966 Powhatan
    1968 Print · USGS
    Powhatan and the James River corridor are captured here in the mid-sixties, a landscape of Piedmont farms and traditional community centers. Researchers can locate the St Emma Military Academy or trace family sites at Bermuda Cem and Pine Hill Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1979 Map of Powhatan, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Powhatan, 1982 Print
    1979 Powhatan
    1982 Print · USGS
    Virginia's Piedmont landscape is captured in the late seventies as the river and forestlands around the James River began to see new growth. Researchers can trace land use patterns and local settlements like Provost, Jefferson, and Plain.

  9. 1984 Map of Richmond, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Richmond, 1986 Print
    1984 Richmond
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia during the mid-eighties shows a landscape of rapid suburban expansion centered on the state capital and its historic riverfront. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like Randolph-Macon College, the grounds of Fort Lee, and small community landmarks like Hebron Ch.
    3 unique versions available

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