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

Explore 10 historic maps of Ethel 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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Ethel, VA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Tappahannock
    1918 Map of Tappahannock
    1918 Tappahannock
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Tidewater region during the first World War comes alive on this sheet, centered on the historic river crossing at Tappahannock. Researchers can trace the active Steamboat Route, old river landings like Bowlers Wharf, and rural landmarks including St Pauls Church.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of Tappahannock, 1938 Print
    1919 Map of Tappahannock, 1938 Print
    1919 Tappahannock
    1938 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along the Rappahannock River is meticulously charted here in the years following the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Essex and Richmond counties through landmarks like Millers Tavern, the Rappahannock Industrial Academy, and Mt Airy Millpond.

  3. 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.

  4. 1944 Map of Tappahannock
    1944 Map of Tappahannock
    1944 Tappahannock
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Rappahannock River valley in the mid-1940s is shown here at the height of its river-landing era. Researchers can trace family estates and rural infrastructure like St Johns Ch, Mt Airy Millpond, and the historic waterfront at Wares Wharf.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1968 Map of Tappahannock, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Tappahannock, 1971 Print
    1968 Tappahannock
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Rappahannock River waterfront in the late sixties reveals a landscape of established river towns and growing coastal communities. Researchers can trace local landmarks like St Margarets Church, the Downing Bridge, and the historic layout of Warsaw.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Map of Tappahannock
    1984 Tappahannock
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia are captured in detail during the mid-1980s, showcasing the region's deep-rooted maritime and agricultural identity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations across the intricate shorelines of the Rappahannock River and settlements like Kilmarnock, Heathsville, and Urbanna.
    3 unique versions available

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