1880s Maps of Smyth County, Virginia

Explore 2 historic maps of Smyth County from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Smyth County's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Smyth County's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Smyth County, VA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Map of Pocahontas
    1887 Pocahontas
    1887 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the coal industry and railroads began to reshape the Appalachian ridges. Genealogists can locate early settlements and landmarks like Seddon (Bland C. H.), the valley at Burks Garden, and the Concord Church congregation.

  2. 1889 Map of Wytheville
    1889 Map of Wytheville
    1889 Wytheville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina are mapped here during the late nineteenth-century rise of the mountain iron industry. Genealogists and historians can locate early post offices and industrial sites such as Bridle Creek P.O., Eagle Furnace, and Rural Retreat.
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