Old Maps of New Town, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of New Town. 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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New Town, VA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Dublin
    1890 Map of Dublin
    1890 Dublin
    1890 Print · USGS
    The mountainous borderlands of Virginia and West Virginia are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and rail expanded along the New River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local commerce through sites like Pearisburg, the Belle Hampton Mine, and river crossings at Peppers Ferry.

  2. 1891 Map of Dublin
    1891 Map of Dublin
    1891 Dublin
    1891 Print · USGS
    Across Southwest Virginia and West Virginia in the late nineteenth century, the river and rail lines dictated the pace of mountain life. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous river crossings like Ingles Ferry and historic industry sites like Altoona Mines and Mercers Salt Works.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Radford, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Radford, 1952 Print
    1950 Radford
    1952 Print · USGS
    The New River valley and the newly formed Claytor Lake are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Goodwins Ferry, Hickman Cem, and schools such as Walton Sch No 1.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.

  5. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.

  7. 1965 Map of Radford South, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Radford South, 1966 Print
    1965 Radford South
    1966 Print · USGS
    Pulaski and Montgomery counties are captured in the mid-1960s as the New River valley balances industrial growth with rural tradition. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Snowville, Simpkinstown, and schools like Bethel Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1982 Map of Radford, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Radford, 1983 Print
    1982 Radford
    1983 Print · USGS
    The New River Valley and surrounding highlands are shown during a period of significant regional growth in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of VPI, locate historic sites like Yellow Sulphur Springs, and follow the Norfolk and Western rail lines through the gaps.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2022 Map of Radford South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Radford South, 2022 Print
    2022 Radford South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Radford area and its rural surroundings appear here as the highlands descend toward the New River valley. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Dishon Cem and Covey Showalter Cem, or explore the old routes through Snowville and Graysontown.

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