1950s Maps of Brooke County, West Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of Brooke 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 Brooke County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Brooke County, WV maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania reached its mid-century peak during this era of heavy rail and river transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of steel towns like Aliquippa and Weirton alongside the Ohio River and major lines of the Pennsylvania RR.

  2. 1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Canton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania is captured at its mid-century peak in this detailed regional survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find local landmarks like Nimisila Reservoir and Tappan Reservoir.

  3. 1957 Map of Tiltonsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Tiltonsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Tiltonsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the dense rail-and-river network of the Jefferson and Brooke County border. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Hopewell Cem or explore the mid-century layout of Tiltonsville and the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Canton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River Valley. Trace the heritage of rail and river commerce through Pittsburgh, the massive steel towns along the Ohio River, and major junctions on the Pennsylvania RR.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Steubenville West, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Steubenville West, 1959 Print
    1958 Steubenville West
    1959 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties shows the industrial pulse of the Ohio River valley and its surrounding hills. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Mingo Junction, locate the Steubenville Pier Airport, and find family sites near Union Cemetery or Tent Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Steubenville East, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Steubenville East, 1959 Print
    1958 Steubenville East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Steubenville and the Ohio River valley are shown in detail during the late fifties as industrial growth climbed the surrounding bluffs. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the College of Steubenville, Mingo Cem, and the rail lines through Colliers.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Knoxville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Knoxville, 1960 Print
    1958 Knoxville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was undergoing a mid-century shift toward suburban growth and industrial extraction in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Shelley Cem and Norton Hill, alongside landmarks like Jefferson Union Sch and the Toronto Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Weirton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Weirton, 1960 Print
    1958 Weirton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Weirton and the surrounding Ohio River valley are shown here during a decade of significant post-war growth. Researchers can trace family history through numerous labeled schools and landmarks like Holidays Cove and Three Springs Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Bethany, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Bethany, 1961 Print
    1959 Bethany
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the northern panhandle of West Virginia remained a landscape of steep ridges, coal mines, and historic college towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Alexander Campbell Mansion, Morgan Cem, and Stone Chapel Ch.
    3 unique versions available

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