Old Maps of Melrose, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Melrose. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Melrose.


Melrose, VA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Harrisonburg, 1901 Print
    1892 Map of Harrisonburg, 1901 Print
    1892 Harrisonburg
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley during the 1890s reveals a landscape of thriving springs, mills, and emerging industry across Rockingham and Albemarle counties. Genealogists can trace family locations through sites like Meyerhoffer's Store, the Crimora Mine, and the University of Virginia Observatory.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1965 Print
    1941 Map of Harrisonburg, 1965 Print
    1941 Harrisonburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Harrisonburg and the surrounding Rockingham County countryside are shown here in the early 1940s, a landscape shaped by rail, river, and regional history. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Weyers Cave, St Michaels Ch, and the Civilian Public Service Camp No 8.

  3. 1943 Map of Harrisonburg
    1943 Map of Harrisonburg
    1943 Harrisonburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rockingham County centers on the growing college town of Harrisonburg as the surrounding valley thrives on a mix of agriculture and rail commerce. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Weyers Cave, Bridgewater College, and Melanchthon Chapel.

  4. 1949 Map of Charlottesville
    1949 Map of Charlottesville
    1949 Charlottesville
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge appear in the late 1940s as a thriving corridor of rail and river commerce. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Culpeper alongside the historic routes of the Southern Railway.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Charlottesville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge are captured in detail during the mid-1960s as the modern interstate system began to emerge. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected hubs like Waynesboro or follow the river paths of the Rapidan River and Rivanna River.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of Harrisonburg, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Harrisonburg, 1966 Print
    1964 Harrisonburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Harrisonburg area at the height of the mid-sixties shows a growing city and college town meeting the Shenandoah Valley floor. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through the Lucy F Simms Sch, Hebrew Cem, and rural crossroads like Penn Laird.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Charlottesville
    1986 Map of Charlottesville
    1986 Charlottesville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Virginia in the mid-eighties shows a landscape balanced between the growing city centers of the Piedmont and the protected ridges of the Blue Ridge. Trace the historic rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway or locate local landmarks like Monticello Mountain and Bridgewater College.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1989 Map of Harrisonburg, 1995 Print
    1989 Map of Harrisonburg, 1995 Print
    1989 Harrisonburg
    1995 Print · USGS
    Harrisonburg and the central Shenandoah Valley appear here in the late twentieth century, showing the urban expansion of the city alongside its agricultural roots. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Ashby Monument, Massanutten Caverns, and rural settlements including Keezletown.

  9. 2002 Map of Harrisonburg, 2004 Print
    2002 Map of Harrisonburg, 2004 Print
    2002 Harrisonburg
    2004 Print · USGS
    Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail at the turn of the millennium as the city expanded toward the mountains. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Massanetta Springs, the Ashby Monument, and Keezletown.

  10. 2022 Map of Harrisonburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Harrisonburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Harrisonburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    Harrisonburg and the central Shenandoah Valley appear here in a contemporary 2022 survey. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous family sites like Brock Family Cem and the historic community of Keezletown.

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