Old Maps of Farmville, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Farmville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Farmville, VA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Farmville
    1891 Map of Farmville
    1891 Farmville
    1891 Print · USGS
    South-central Virginia's rail and river networks come alive in the 1890s, centered on the bustling hub of Farmville. Genealogists can trace family roots through old courthouse seats like Cumberland C.H. and vanished stops like Jennings Ordinary or Rice Depot.

  2. 1893 Map of Farmville
    1893 Map of Farmville
    1893 Farmville
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Virginia Piedmont at the end of the nineteenth century centers on the rail junction at Farmville and the winding Appomattox River. Genealogists can trace family lands near Hampden Sidney, Guinea Mills, and the old tavern site at Joppings Ordinary.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1958 Map of Farmville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Farmville, 1959 Print
    1958 Farmville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The town of Farmville and its surrounding river counties are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the layout of Longwood College, locate rural landmarks like High Bridge, and identify numerous country schools such as Moton Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1968 Map of Farmville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Farmville, 1971 Print
    1968 Farmville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Farmville and the surrounding Piedmont countryside are captured here during the late sixties, showing a town defined by education and the railroad. Researchers can trace the grounds of Longwood College, locate the old Raines Tavern, or find family names at Westview Cemetery and Sharon Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Rice, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Rice, 1971 Print
    1968 Rice
    1971 Print · USGS
    Prince Edward and Cumberland counties are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape shaped by the Appomattox River and the railroad. Genealogists can trace rural communities through local landmarks like Raines Tavern, Old Green Creek Ch, and the iconic High Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 2022 Map of Rice, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rice, 2022 Print
    2022 Rice
    2022 Print · USGS
    Prince Edward and Cumberland counties come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Virginia Piedmont. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rice, Raines Tavern, and the Bethel Grove Cem along the Appomattox River.

  12. 2022 Map of Farmville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Farmville, 2022 Print
    2022 Farmville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Farmville and its surrounding countryside are captured here in the early 2020s, highlighting the area's transition from a rail-hub to a modern university town. Researchers can trace local heritage at the Confederate Cemetery or follow the High Bridge Trail past the Appomattox River.

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