Old Maps of Elam, Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Elam with 13 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.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Elam has changed over the decades.


Elam, VA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Appomattox
    1892 Map of Appomattox
    1892 Appomattox
    1892 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the 1890s appears as a landscape of small agricultural hubs and vital river crossings. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Morris Church, the Grave of Patrick Henry, and crossings such as Beazleys Ford.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the late 1940s reveals a region defined by its great mountain ridges and the powerful river-and-rail economy connecting Roanoke to Lynchburg. Researchers can trace the path of the Virginian RR and locate historic county seats like Charlotte Court House.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Pamplin City, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Pamplin City, 1960 Print
    1958 Pamplin City
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont in the late fifties is captured here through its network of forest reserves and small rail-side communities. Trace local family history through numerous landmarks like Pamplin City, Peaks Sch, and the Colonial Trail.

  4. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Roanoke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge appear in great detail during the late fifties, showcasing the transition from mountain industry to Piedmont farmland. Trace the path of the Norfolk and Western railroad or find old river towns like Appomattox and Amelia Court House.

  5. 1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Roanoke
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia and the Blue Ridge front appear here in the early sixties, caught between their deep railroad roots and new postwar developments. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western through towns like Bedford and Altavista, or locate family landmarks near Smith Mountain Lake.

  6. 1967 Map of Prospect, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Prospect, 1972 Print
    1967 Prospect
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Prince Edward County is captured here in the late sixties as the NORFOLK AND WESTERN railroad linked communities like Prospect and Elam. Genealogists and local historians can locate several country churches, including St Pauls Ch, alongside river landmarks like Beazley Ford.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge mountains meet in this early 1970s landscape of river valleys and rail hubs. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes and landmarks like the Appomattox Court House Nat Hist Pk, the Peaks of Otter, and Amelia Court House.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1979 Map of Appomattox, 1982 Print
    1979 Map of Appomattox, 1982 Print
    1979 Appomattox
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southside Virginia in the late seventies remains a landscape of historic rail towns and vast state forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the routes of the Norfolk and Western through Farmville or locate ancestral sites near Hampden Sydney and Charlotte Court House.

  9. 2010 Map of Prospect, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Prospect, 2010 Print
    2010 Prospect
    2010 Print · USGS
    Prince Edward County's rural character is preserved in this 2010 survey of the settlements and waterways east of Appomattox. Researchers can locate specific family burial sites like Sulphur Spring Cemetery and trace historical river crossings at Beazley Ford.

  10. 2013 Map of Prospect, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Prospect, 2013 Print
    2013 Prospect
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the heart of Southside Virginia, this survey captures the rural character of Prince Edward County as the modern highway system matured. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and water crossings like Beazley Ford, Allens Mill, and Venables Bridge.

  11. 2016 Map of Prospect, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Prospect, 2016 Print
    2016 Prospect
    2016 Print · USGS
    Prince Edward County life in the mid-2010s is centered here on the rural junctions and winding river bends of the Appomattox. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local sites including Prospect Cem, Allens Mill, and Sulphur Spring Cem.

  12. 2019 Map of Prospect, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Prospect, 2019 Print
    2019 Prospect
    2019 Print · USGS
    The community of Prospect and its neighboring rural settlements are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Historians can trace local family lineages through several documented sites like Olive Branch Cem, Sulphur Spring Cem, and Allens Mill.

  13. 2022 Map of Prospect, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Prospect, 2022 Print
    2022 Prospect
    2022 Print · USGS
    The crossroads of Prince Edward and Buckingham counties come into focus in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic High Bridge Trl. Researchers can trace old family roots at Sulphur Spring Cem, find the site of Allens Mill, or follow the winding Appomattox River.

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