1800s (19th Century) Maps of Rockbridge County, Virginia

Explore 4 historic maps of Rockbridge County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Rockbridge County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Rockbridge County, VA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Staunton, 1897 Print
    1894 Map of Staunton, 1897 Print
    1894 Staunton
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley was a hub of rail commerce and mountain industry in the 1890s, centered on the growing city of Staunton. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail stops and early industry at Giant Mills, Milnesville, and Stribling Spgs.
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1898 Print
    1894 Natural Bridge
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Virginia ridges thrived with iron furnaces and mineral springs during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial footprint of Long Dale Furnace and Victoria Mines, or locate local landmarks like Lick Run Ferry and Rapps Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Map of Lexington, 1900 Print
    1894 Lexington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Amherst and the surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are captured in the late nineteenth century during a period of rural expansion and early rail development. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Clifford P.O. or trace landmarks like Cornerstone Ch. and Massies Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1926 Print
    1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1926 Print
    1894 Natural Bridge
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Virginia highlands during the 1890s were a powerhouse of iron production and river commerce. You can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Lick Run Ferry, Victoria Mines, and the Long Dale Furnace.

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