1920s Maps of Roanoke County, Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of Roanoke County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Roanoke County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Roanoke County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


Roanoke County, VA maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Waiteville
    1923 Map of Waiteville
    1923 Waiteville
    1923 Print · USGS
    The mountain border between West Virginia and Virginia comes to life in the early 1920s, centered on the settlement of Waiteville. Local historians can trace the Norfolk and Western Ry line as it snakes along Potts Cr beneath Peters Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1929 Map of Roanoke
    1929 Map of Roanoke
    1929 Roanoke
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke Valley is shown just before the Great Depression, documenting the area's transition from rural townships to a developing urban center. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Forest Chapel Sch, Coyner Springs, and the early neighborhoods of Riverdale.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1929 Map of Salem
    1929 Map of Salem
    1929 Salem
    1929 Print · USGS
    The Roanoke River valley and surrounding mountain ridges are captured here in the late 1920s as the railroad and highway networks expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Catawba Sanatorium, Webb Mill, and old schoolhouses including Rubles Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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