1950s Maps of Appalachia, Virginia
Explore 3 historic maps of Appalachia from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Appalachia's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
- See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Appalachia's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Appalachia, VA maps
(3)- 1955 Map of Johnson City
1955 Johnson City1955 Print · USGSEast Tennessee and the bordering highlands of Virginia and Kentucky appear here during the post-war industrial boom. You can trace the complex network of mountain ridges and new TVA lakes, from Johnson City to the coalfields near Middlesboro and Lynch. - 1955 Map of Appalachia, 1956 Print
1955 Appalachia1956 Print · USGSThe coal country of the Kentucky and Virginia border comes into focus in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by mountain mines and rail hubs. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of Stonega and Appalachia, alongside local landmarks like Osaka Sch and Kilbourn Cem.6 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Johnson City, 1966 Print
1957 Johnson City1966 Print · USGSUpper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are shown here during the mid-sixties transition of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the industrial rail hubs of Kingsport, the sprawling waters of Cherokee Lake, and the historic Cumberland Gap.
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