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Old Maps of Vesuvius, Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Vesuvius with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Vesuvius has changed over the decades.

Vesuvius, VA maps

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  1. 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. 1936 Map of Vesuvius
    1936 Map of Vesuvius
    1936 Vesuvius
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge mountain front meets the Shenandoah Valley in the 1930s, showing a land of rail junctions and high-country mines. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail past peaks like The Priest and find local history at Steeles Tavern or Old Providence Cem.
  7. 1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Map of Vesuvius
    1941 Vesuvius
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge highlands at the start of the 1940s reveal a landscape of mountain mines and early parkway development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past the Irish Creek Mission and forgotten sites like Mill Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1950 Map of Vesuvius, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Vesuvius, 1960 Print
    1950 Vesuvius
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge high country of Augusta and Nelson counties comes alive in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape of remote mountain missions and state institutions. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Irish Creek Mission, Montebello, and the State Prison Camp No 10.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Vesuvius
    1951 Map of Vesuvius
    1951 Vesuvius
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Blue Ridge foothills of Augusta and Rockbridge Counties are shown here in the early fifties, capturing a landscape of mountain missions and remote mines. Trace family history through Old Providence Ch, the Irish Creek Mission, and Massies Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1965 Map of Vesuvius, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Vesuvius, 1967 Print
    1965 Vesuvius
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley meets the Blue Ridge in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by rail-side settlements and mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Old Providence Ch, Spottswood Sch, and the State Prison Camp No 10.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Buena Vista
    1986 Print · USGS
    The mid-eighties landscape around Rockbridge County comes alive in this survey of the Blue Ridge and Allegheny foothills. Researchers can trace the legacy of institutions like Washington and Lee University or follow the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Railway through Clifton Forge.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 2022 Map of Vesuvius, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Vesuvius, 2022 Print
    2022 Vesuvius
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley meets the Blue Ridge in this 2022 survey of the Augusta and Rockbridge county line. Local historians can trace old thoroughfares like Old B and O Rd and locate family landmarks such as Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church Cem and Steeles Tavern.
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