Old Maps of Damascus, Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 25 historic maps of Damascus. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Damascus, VA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Abingdon
    1891 Map of Abingdon
    1891 Abingdon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia in the 1890s reveals a landscape of mountain ridges and thriving valley settlements along the Norfolk and Western R. R. Lineages can be traced through sites like Emory and Henry College, Saltville, and numerous family-named landmarks like Vance's Mill.

  2. 1894 Map of Abingdon, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Abingdon, 1896 Print
    1894 Abingdon
    1896 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's valley and ridge country is captured here during the peak of the rail era, centered on the Abingdon and Marion corridors. Local historians can trace the foundations of Emory and Henry College and numerous rural mill sites like Belfast Mills or Vance's Mill.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1935 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1935 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1935 Laurel Bloomery
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee and Virginia borderlands are shown here in the mid-1930s as federal conservation efforts were taking hold in the mountains. Researchers can locate old CCC camps like Camp McArthur CCC, rural churches such as Wesley Chapel, and the original path of the Appalachian Trail.

  6. 1935 Map of Damascus
    1935 Map of Damascus
    1935 Damascus
    1935 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the mid-thirties shows a rural landscape at the intersection of river power and mountain wilderness. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs like Vestal P O, DeBusk Mill, and Oak Hill Cem across Rhea Valley.

  7. 1935 Map of River Knobs
    1935 Map of River Knobs
    1935 River Knobs
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and Tennessee borderlands come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of river forks and mountain ridges. Trace the early Appalachian Trail, locate Great Depression-era sites like CCC Camp Shelby, and find family history at Knotts Cem.

  8. 1938 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1938 Map of Laurel Bloomery
    1938 Laurel Bloomery
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia borderlands near Johnson County come alive in this late 1930s survey of the mountain gaps and forest camps. Genealogists can trace family lines through Gentry Cem and Cornett Cem or locate old community hubs like Laurel Bloomery and CCC Camp Mc Arthur.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1938 Map of Damascus
    1938 Map of Damascus
    1938 Damascus
    1938 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's valley and mountain landscapes are captured here in the late 1930s as rural industry and transport intersected at Damascus. Researchers can locate vanished rural infrastructure like De Busk Mill, the Appalachian Trail, and the Drowning Ford Vestal (P O).
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1939 Map of Damascus
    1939 Map of Damascus
    1939 Damascus
    1939 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the end of the 1930s shows a landscape of mountain river industry and valley farmsteads. Trace early milling sites like De Busk Mill, the post office at Vestal (P O), and old country schools like Beech Grove Sch.

  11. 1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Map of Winston-Salem, 1974 Print
    1953 Winston-Salem
    1974 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont and Virginia highlands meet in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by the tobacco and textile hubs of the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river geography connecting Winston-Salem to mountain towns like Mount Airy and Galax.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Map of Winston-Salem
    1955 Winston-Salem
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Blue Ridge and Piedmont transition are captured here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial hub of Winston-Salem to the high peaks of Southwest Virginia. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Richmond Hill Ch, Siloam Ch, and the old rail stops along the Southern Railway.

  13. 1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Map of Winston-Salem
    1962 Winston-Salem
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Carolina Piedmont meets the Virginia highlands in the early sixties, showing the rail corridors and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. Researchers can trace the Blue Ridge Parkway or locate family sites near Winston-Salem, Mount Airy, and Hanging Rock Mountain.

  14. 1982 Map of Wytheville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Wytheville, 1983 Print
    1982 Wytheville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's ridge-and-valley landscape is shown here in the early 1980s as the Interstate era fully connected the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Emory and Henry College, the historic Austinville Mine, and settlements like Saltville or Lansing.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 2002 Map of Damascus, 2004 Print
    2002 Map of Damascus, 2004 Print
    2002 Damascus
    2004 Print · USGS
    In the early 2000s, the mountain corridors around Damascus maintained a landscape steeped in local history and milling. Researchers can trace family sites like Roe Cem, old valley schools such as Beech Grove Sch, and historic water-power sites including De Busk Mill.

  16. 2011 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2011 Print
    2011 Laurel Bloomery
    2011 Print · USGS
    Laurel Bloomery and the surrounding mountain ridges are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family land near Gentry Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like State Line Mine and Wills Mine along the valley creeks.

  17. 2011 Map of Damascus, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Damascus, 2011 Print
    2011 Damascus
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Virginia’s river valleys are shown here during a period of steady rural character and hydroelectric development. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and water-powered industries like De Busk Mill, Vails Mill, and the Oak Hill Cemetery.

  18. 2013 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2013 Print
    2013 Laurel Bloomery
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Tennessee-Virginia border region at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of isolated hollows and high ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through Matron Cem, Eureka, and the uniquely named Negro Grave Hollow.

  19. 2013 Map of Damascus, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Damascus, 2013 Print
    2013 Damascus
    2013 Print · USGS
    Damascus and the Holston River forks are captured in the early 21st century, showing a landscape shaped by river-crossing history and mountain ridges. Genealogists can trace family locations near De Busk Mill, Groseclose Corner, and the crossing at Drowning Ford.

  20. 2016 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2016 Print
    2016 Laurel Bloomery
    2016 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Virginia-Tennessee border, this mountain survey reveals the high-ridge landscape and hollow-bound settlements of the mid-2010s. Genealogists and hikers can trace family sites like Gentry Cem or follow the Appalachian National Scenic Trail past Backbone Rock.

  21. 2016 Map of Damascus, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Damascus, 2016 Print
    2016 Damascus
    2016 Print · USGS
    The trail town of Damascus and its mountain surroundings are captured in this recent survey, showing the modern intersection of wilderness and rural life. Trace the historic milling sites at De Busk Mill and Mock Mill or locate family burial grounds like the Moore Cem.

  22. 2019 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2019 Print
    2019 Laurel Bloomery
    2019 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Iron Mountain straddle the Virginia and Tennessee border in this modern survey. Researchers can locate several family cemeteries, including Gentry Cem and Wills Cem, alongside the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Backbone Rock.

  23. 2019 Map of Damascus, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Damascus, 2019 Print
    2019 Damascus
    2019 Print · USGS
    Southwest Virginia's river valleys and mountain gaps are captured in this recent survey of Washington County. Researchers can trace family sites from the Mount Olivet Church down to old crossings at Drowning Ford and the De Busk Mill.

  24. 2022 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Laurel Bloomery, 2022 Print
    2022 Laurel Bloomery
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northeast Tennessee and the Virginia borderlands are shown here in the late twenty-teens, featuring a landscape of high ridges and forest-bound valleys. Family researchers and hikers can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trl or locate rural landmarks like Backbone Rock and Wills Cem.

  25. 2022 Map of Damascus, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Damascus, 2022 Print
    2022 Damascus
    2022 Print · USGS
    Damascus and the surrounding hollows of Washington County are shown here in the 2020s as they border the National Forest. Researchers can trace ancestral lands near Drowning Ford, locate family plots at Mount Olivet Church Cem, or find old milling sites like Mock Mill.

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