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1950s Maps of Wythe County, Virginia

Explore 10 historic maps of Wythe County 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 Wythe County'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 Wythe County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Wythe County, VA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 1956 Map of Macks Mountain, 1969 Print
    1956 Map of Macks Mountain, 1969 Print
    1956 Macks Mountain
    1969 Print · USGS
    Carroll and Floyd counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the regional landscape was being reshaped by the waters of Claytor Lake. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mountain landmarks like Mabry Crossroads, Indian Valley, and the Dugspur School.
  16. 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
  19. 1958 Map of Garden Mountain, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Garden Mountain, 1960 Print
    1958 Garden Mountain
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the secluded mountain bowl of Burkes Garden remained a pocket of deep rural history on the Tazewell and Bland county lines. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Thompson Cem, the old Gose Mill, and the path of the Appalachian Trail through the high country.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Cedar Springs, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cedar Springs, 1960 Print
    1959 Cedar Springs
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Smyth and Wythe county line area in the late fifties is defined by mountain homesteads and the Jefferson National Forest. Researchers can trace family roots at Cedar Springs or find local landmarks like Groseclose Chapel, Steffy Cemetery, and the Appalachian Trail.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Rural Retreat, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Rural Retreat, 1960 Print
    1959 Rural Retreat
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-road corridor of Wythe and Smyth counties is captured here in the late fifties, showing the region's transition into the mid-century. Researchers can trace family sites like Foglesong Cem and Groseclose, or locate landmarks such as the Mountain Empire Airport and Rural Retreat Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Nebo, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Nebo, 1960 Print
    1959 Nebo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Smyth County was a landscape of remote mountain ridges and tightly knit valley communities at the end of the fifties. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous remote burial sites and churches like Hubble Cem, Young Chapel, and Nebo.
    4 unique versions available
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