1900s (20th Century) Maps of Tazewell County, Virginia

Explore 69 historic maps of Tazewell County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Tazewell County, VA maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1909 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1909 Pocahontas Special
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Pocahontas coalfields are at the peak of their industrial expansion in this early century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied communities like Switchback P O, Bramwell, and the rural Bailey Chapel along the steep mountain ridges.

  2. 1909 Map of Abingdon
    1909 Map of Abingdon
    1909 Abingdon
    1909 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia at the first decade's end shows a valley landscape defined by the iron rail and steep ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Abingdon and Glade Spring, or locate landmarks like Dove Mills and the County Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1911 Map of Abingdon
    1911 Map of Abingdon
    1911 Abingdon
    1911 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's rugged corridors are captured here during the height of the mountain rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks such as Whites Mill, Valley Church, and the County Farm near Abingdon.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1911 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1911 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1911 Pocahontas Special
    1911 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia coalfields are in full industrial bloom in this early century survey, showing the rail-dependent towns along the Norfolk & Western RR. Genealogists can trace family locations in mining hubs like Keystone, Goodwill, and Bearwallow Worth PO.

  5. 1912 Map of Pounding Mill
    1912 Map of Pounding Mill
    1912 Pounding Mill
    1912 Print · USGS
    The McDowell and Tazewell borderlands appear here in the decade before the First World War, showing the early infrastructure of this mountainous region. Researchers can trace the path of Squire Jim Road and locate the settlement of Horsepen among the headwaters of Big Creek.

  6. 1912 Map of Welch
    1912 Map of Welch
    1912 Welch
    1912 Print · USGS
    McDowell County's coal country comes alive in this pre-war survey, centered on the junction of the Norfolk and Western RR and the Tug Fork. Trace the early development of mining towns like Coalwood, Gary, and Kimball or locate vanished post offices such as Yukon PO.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1913 Map of Bluefield
    1913 Map of Bluefield
    1913 Bluefield
    1913 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and the Virginia borderlands are captured here just before the Great War, showing a landscape of mountain ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of early rural schoolhouses like Sand Gap School and Grecian Bend School, alongside the developing streets of Princeton and South Bluefield.

  8. 1915 Map of Richlands
    1915 Map of Richlands
    1915 Richlands
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Clinch River valley in the years before the Great War is a network of coal-country settlements and mountain passes. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Drill School or trace the early Norfolk and Western rail lines through Raven and Richlands.

  9. 1916 Map of Bluefield
    1916 Map of Bluefield
    1916 Bluefield
    1916 Print · USGS
    Mercer County and the Virginia border come alive in this survey of coal-country rail and mountain ridge communities. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named schools like Sand Gap School and early post offices such as Hardy PO.

  10. 1916 Map of Pounding Mill
    1916 Map of Pounding Mill
    1916 Pounding Mill
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia state line was a rugged landscape of isolated mountain hollows and ridge-top knobs during the early twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Greasy Creek School, the NORFOLK AND WESTERN RR, and the settlement of Sayersville.

  11. 1916 Map of Richlands
    1916 Map of Richlands
    1916 Richlands
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Clinch River valley was entering a period of industrial growth just before the First World War as rail lines followed the water. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mountain schools and hamlets like Antioch School, Red Ash, and Cedar Bluff.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1924 Map of Bramwell, 1956 Print
    1924 Map of Bramwell, 1956 Print
    1924 Bramwell
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coalfield life thrives along the river-and-rail corridor in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family roots in industrial settlements like Jenkinjones and Northfork or locate landmarks such as Bailey Chapel and Little Creek School.

  13. 1924 Map of Welch, 1957 Print
    1924 Map of Welch, 1957 Print
    1924 Welch
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia’s coal country is captured here during the 1920s, showing the height of the rail-and-mine economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of company towns and family homesteads near Welch, Coalwood, and the Warrior Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1924 Map of Bluefield, 1966 Print
    1924 Map of Bluefield, 1966 Print
    1924 Bluefield
    1966 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands show significant growth in the mid-1920s as rail lines and mountain settlements expand. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Mercer Healing Springs, Wenonah, and the Barber School.

  15. 1925 Map of Bramwell
    1925 Map of Bramwell
    1925 Bramwell
    1925 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands hum with the energy of the coal industry in the mid-twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the bustling rail corridors connecting Keystone, Maybeury, and Goodwill alongside Bailey Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1926 Map of Bluefield
    1926 Map of Bluefield
    1926 Bluefield
    1926 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's southern highlands come into focus in the mid-1920s as the rail networks of the Norfolk and Western and Virginian RR expand. Family historians can trace rural life through dozens of local landmarks like Mercer Healing Springs, Pisgah Church, and the Willis White School.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1926 Map of Welch
    1926 Map of Welch
    1926 Welch
    1926 Print · USGS
    McDowell County's coal country comes alive in the mid-1920s, showing the height of the region's rail-and-river industrial development. Genealogists can pinpoint vanished post offices like Pando Juverna PO and old rural campuses such as Mill Creek School and Shannon Branch School.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1926 Map of Pounding Mill
    1926 Map of Pounding Mill
    1926 Pounding Mill
    1926 Print · USGS
    Appalachian mountain life near the state line in the mid-twenties centers on remote hollows and high ridges. Researchers can trace the Norfolk and Western RR through Bandy or find family landmarks like the George Camp School and Sayersville.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1934 Map of Chatham Hill
    1934 Map of Chatham Hill
    1934 Chatham Hill
    1934 Print · USGS
    Smyth County's river valleys and ridgelines are captured here in the mid-1930s during the early development of the regional park system. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like New Cove Sch, the site of the Proposed Hungry Mother Lake, and the crossing at Ellendale Ford.

  20. 1934 Map of Bandy
    1934 Map of Bandy
    1934 Bandy
    1934 Print · USGS
    The rugged borderlands of Tazewell County and West Virginia are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of steep ridges and remote hollows. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local schools like Indian Creek Sch and find old burial sites at Christian Cem.

  21. 1934 Map of Liberty
    1934 Map of Liberty
    1934 Liberty
    1934 Print · USGS
    Tazewell County's Appalachian ridges were well-established by the mid-1930s, defined by coal-hauling rail lines and a network of mountain gap communities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Phillips Cem, Bandys Chapel, and rural schools like Raven Nest Sch and Cove Sch.

  22. 1934 Map of Tazewell
    1934 Map of Tazewell
    1934 Tazewell
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Clinch River headwaters and Appalachian ridges of Tazewell County are captured here in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the Norfolk and Western railroad through Maxwell or locate country landmarks like Creagers Mill and the Tazewell County Fair Grounds.

  23. 1935 Map of Nebo
    1935 Map of Nebo
    1935 Nebo
    1935 Print · USGS
    Smyth County mountain valleys and the Holston River are mapped here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Tilson Mill, Groseclose Store, and rural schoolhouses including Nebo Sch.

  24. 1935 Map of Maccrady
    1935 Map of Maccrady
    1935 Maccrady
    1935 Print · USGS
    Smyth and Tazewell Counties are shown here during the mid-1930s, as industrial activity along the river defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the path of the Mathieson Alkali Works R. R. and locate family landmarks like Carter Sch or Watsons Gap Sch.

  25. 1935 Map of Jewell
    1935 Map of Jewell
    1935 Jewell
    1935 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Buchanan and Tazewell Counties are shown in the mid-1930s as industrial development followed the mountain hollows. Researchers can trace the rail-and-ridge economy through Jewell Ridge PO, the Norfolk and Western line, and rural schools like Smith Sch.

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