Old Maps of Martinsburg, West Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Martinsburg with 32 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Martinsburg has changed over the decades.


Martinsburg, WV maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Harpers Ferry
    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.

  2. 1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1891 Map of Harpers Ferry
    1891 Harpers Ferry
    1891 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of the Potomac and Shenandoah valleys were a vital hub of transport and trade in the late 1800s. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Castlemans Ferry, follow the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, or locate family-named settlements like Oatlands and Taylorstown.

  3. 1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1898 Print
    1893 Harpers Ferry
    1898 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region of the Potomac and Shenandoah valleys is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water and rail. Trace the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local landmarks like Snyder Mills and Harpers Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1894 Map of Winchester, 1899 Print
    1894 Map of Winchester, 1899 Print
    1894 Winchester
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands appear here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by mountain ridges and bustling rail junctions. Researchers can trace early rural life through family-named sites like Unger Store and Fawcetts Gap or the resort history of Capon Springs.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1914 Map of Martinsburg
    1914 Map of Martinsburg
    1914 Martinsburg
    1914 Print · USGS
    The eastern panhandle of West Virginia comes alive in this survey, showing a landscape defined by the Potomac River and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of schools and churches, from Shepherdstown to the Snyder Hill Riverside School and John Browns Cave.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1914 Map of Gerrardstown
    1914 Map of Gerrardstown
    1914 Gerrardstown
    1914 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County was a landscape of mountain ridges and orchard valleys just before the Great War. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Toll Gate at Darkesville or early rural institutions such as the Gerrardstown Colored School.

  7. 1916 Map of Gerrardstown
    1916 Map of Gerrardstown
    1916 Gerrardstown
    1916 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands come alive in this mid-1910s study of the ridgelines and valley roads. Genealogists can trace family roots at Salem Church and Tuscarora Church or locate vanished landmarks like the Tollgate and County Home.

  8. 1916 Map of Martinsburg
    1916 Map of Martinsburg
    1916 Martinsburg
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia comes to life in the years before the Great War, showing a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through schoolhouses like Sutton School and old settlements such as Middleway and Summit Point.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1937 Map of Gerrardstown
    1937 Map of Gerrardstown
    1937 Gerrardstown
    1937 Print · USGS
    Settlements and old wagon roads thread through the Shenandoah Valley in the late 1930s. Genealogists can trace family names and social hubs like Howards Chapel, the Hopewell Meeting House, and the historic Braddock Road.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1943 Map of Gerrardstown
    1943 Map of Gerrardstown
    1943 Gerrardstown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County and the West Virginia-Virginia borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s as a thriving network of valley settlements and mountain gaps. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Old Stone Ch, the County Home, and the old Tollgate at Inwood.

  11. 1944 Map of Martinsburg
    1944 Map of Martinsburg
    1944 Martinsburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape transitioning from traditional farming to wartime industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace family roots through the Dry Run Sunday School, locate the Newton D Baker General Hospital U S Army, and see the rail-side growth of Martinsburg.

  12. 1944 Map of Martinsburg, 1964 Print
    1944 Map of Martinsburg, 1964 Print
    1944 Martinsburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia Panhandle is captured during the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of vital rail junctions and Potomac River crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, alongside landmarks like Martin Chapel and the Newton D Baker General Hospital.

  13. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Cumberland
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.

  16. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

  17. 1955 Map of Martinsburg, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Martinsburg, 1957 Print
    1955 Martinsburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Martinsburg serves as a bustling hub of rail transport and medical infrastructure during this post-war period. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rosedale Cemetery, Eagle Chapel, or the U of W Va Experimental Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

  19. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.

  21. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Baltimore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

  23. 1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Cumberland
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a complex landscape of ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the winding Potomac River and find old rail-and-river towns like Cumberland, Keyser, and Morgantown.

  24. 1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Cumberland
    1962 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians meet at the height of the mid-century industrial era, showing the rugged topography between Morgantown and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family lands near Fort Necessity or along the vital Baltimore & Ohio RR corridors.

  25. 1972 Map of Tablers Station, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Tablers Station, 1974 Print
    1972 Tablers Station
    1974 Print · USGS
    Berkeley County in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by the ridge of North Mountain and the Penn Central railroad. Researchers can locate rural landmarks such as Pitzers Chapel, Valley View Sch, and the old depot at Tablers Station.
    2 unique versions available

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