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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bluefield, Virginia

Explore 20 historic maps of Bluefield 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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  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.
  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.
  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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1935 Map of Nye Cove
    1935 Map of Nye Cove
    1935 Nye Cove
    1935 Print · USGS
    Tazewell and Bland counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as the rail and river economy centered on the Bluestone River shaped the borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near West Graham P O, Shawver Mill, and local landmarks like Maple Hill Cem.
  28. 1936 Map of Burkes Garden
    1936 Map of Burkes Garden
    1936 Burkes Garden
    1936 Print · USGS
    Tazewell and Bland Counties appear in the mid-1930s, defined by the extraordinary limestone bowl of Burkes Garden. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Maple Hill Cem, the Witten Mill settlement, and the industrial corridor at Bluefield.
  31. 1941 Map of Burkes Garden
    1941 Map of Burkes Garden
    1941 Burkes Garden
    1941 Print · USGS
    Tazewell County in the late nineteen-thirties reveals the distinctive enclosed valley of Burkes Garden and the rail corridors of the north. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths to Gose Mills, rural congregations like Marys Chapel, and schools such as Redoak Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.
  37. 1956 Map of Bland, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bland, 1958 Print
    1956 Bland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Virginia-West Virginia borderlands during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of ridge-top trails and creek-side settlements. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail past historic sites like Original Stony Fork Ch and Newberry Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.
  46. 1962 Map of Bramwell, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bramwell, 1964 Print
    1962 Bramwell
    1964 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridor of the West Virginia-Virginia border is frozen in time during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Pocahontas Cem and Mt Tabor Cem or locate industrial sites like the strip mines near Bramwell.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1962 Map of Bluefield, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bluefield, 1964 Print
    1962 Bluefield
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-ridge country of the West Virginia-Virginia border shows its mid-century growth and industrial character in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate family names at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cem or trace landmarks like Bluefield State Teachers College and Mountaineer Speedway.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1968 Map of Bastian, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Bastian, 1971 Print
    1968 Bastian
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bland and Tazewell Counties are captured in the late sixties, where the urban edge of Bluefield meets the dense ridges of the Jefferson National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace rural life at Bastian, Hicksville, and Grapefield, or locate family landmarks like Green Valley Ch and Clear Fork Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1968 Map of Cove Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Cove Creek, 1971 Print
    1968 Cove Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Virginia mountain country near the Bland and Tazewell border is documented here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Maple Hill Cemetery, the Shawver Mill, and schools like Dudley Sch along the river valleys.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Bluefield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of the Virginia-West Virginia border are captured here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western RR connecting Coalwood, Welch, and the unique geological basin of Burkes Garden.
    2 unique versions available
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