Old Maps of Franklin, Wellsburg District for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Franklin. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Franklin, Wellsburg District maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Steubenville
    1904 Map of Steubenville
    1904 Steubenville
    1904 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River Valley comes to life in this early 1900s survey of the tri-state border region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Steubenville, the rail junctions at Mingo Junction, and river crossings like Middle Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1935 Map of Steubenville, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Steubenville, 1958 Print
    1935 Steubenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River valley comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania borders. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Weirton, Steubenville, and smaller stops like Zalia and Reeds Mills.

  3. 1942 Map of Steubenville
    1942 Map of Steubenville
    1942 Steubenville
    1942 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the upper Ohio River comes to life here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the streets of Steubenville and Weirton, or locate rural landmarks like Jefferson Sch and New Alexandria Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Canton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania thrives in the early sixties as steel mills and rail lines dominate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like McKinley National Memorial, Malone College, and industrial sites such as Republic Steel Corp.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1968 Map of Steubenville East, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Steubenville East, 1970 Print
    1968 Steubenville East
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley was a bustling hub of industry and transit in the late sixties, where West Virginia and Ohio river towns met. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like St Johns Cem, the Lower Buffalo Ch, and Mingo Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Pittsburgh West
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's coal and rail corridors are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and aviation expanded. Trace the legacy of extraction at Nelms Mine No 1, locate Short Creek PO, or follow the Chessie System tracks along the Ohio River.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1997 Map of Steubenville East, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Steubenville East, 1999 Print
    1997 Steubenville East
    1999 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the dense riverside settlements of Steubenville and Follansbee. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through numerous hillside burial grounds like Oak Grove Cem and Cross Creek Cem.

  12. 2023 Map of Steubenville East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Steubenville East, 2023 Print
    2023 Steubenville East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the West Virginia and Ohio border shows a dense corridor of steel-town history and rail infrastructure. Trace family roots at Mingo Junction Cem or Brooke Cem, and locate the historic Jefferson County Courthouse near the riverfront.

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