1880s Maps of West Virginia

1. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry

   

   1884 Harpers Ferry

   1884 Print · USGS

   The confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers is captured in the mid-1880s, documenting a landscape of strategic gaps and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and locate historic river crossings like Conrad Ferry and Castleman Ferry.

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4. 1886 Map of Prestonsburg

   

   1886 Prestonsburg

   1886 Print · USGS

   Eastern Kentucky's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the late nineteenth century as steam power reached deep into the mountains. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Prestonburgh, Paintsville, and early settlements like Peach Orchard or Boon's Camp.

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7. 1886 Map of St. George

   

   1886 St. George

   1886 Print · USGS

   Northern West Virginia’s rugged river valleys and early rail corridors are mapped here in the mid-1880s. Genealogists can trace family roots in settlements like St George or Terra Alta, while following the path of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

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10. 1887 Map of Warfield

    

    1887 Warfield

    1887 Print · USGS

    The West Virginia and Kentucky borderlands come into focus in the late nineteenth century along the winding Tug Fork of Big Sandy River. Genealogists and historians can trace early valley life through sites like Warfield, Chapmansville, and the remote White Post settlement.

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13. 1887 Map of Pocahontas

    

    1887 Pocahontas

    1887 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the coal industry and railroads began to reshape the Appalachian ridges. Genealogists can locate early settlements and landmarks like Seddon (Bland C. H.), the valley at Burks Garden, and the Concord Church congregation.

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16. 1887 Map of Hinton

    

    1887 Hinton

    1887 Print · USGS

    Southern West Virginia’s rugged river corridors and mineral spring resorts come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Big Bend Tunnel, the Greenbrier Stock Yards, and the historic springs at Red Sulphur Springs.

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19. 1887 Map of Lewisburg

    

    1887 Lewisburg

    1887 Print · USGS

    The Greenbrier Valley and the Virginia borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a period of significant rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain settlements like White Sulphur Springs and Ronceverte, or locate specific landmarks like Van Staverns Mill and the Half Way House.

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22. 1889 Map of Nicholas

    

    1889 Nicholas

    1889 Print · USGS

    Nicholas County and parts of the surrounding highlands are documented here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and river life through recorded sites like Carnifax Ferry, Beaver Mills, and Mt. Nebo.

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25. 1889 Map of Beverly

    

    1889 Beverly

    1889 Print · USGS

    The high Allegheny ridges and river forks of West Virginia are mapped here in the late 1880s, highlighting the rugged settlement patterns of Randolph and Pocahontas counties. Researchers can trace early family-named locations such as Days Mills, locate the Boundary Line In Dispute, and find remote outposts like Traveller's Repose.

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