1960s Maps of Clay County, West Virginia

Explore 14 historic maps of Clay County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Clay County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Clay County, WV maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Charleston
    1961 Map of Charleston
    1961 Charleston
    1961 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's capital region and the highlands to the east are shown in detail during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and find early state parks such as Watoga State Park.

  2. 1965 Map of Herold, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Herold, 1967 Print
    1965 Herold
    1967 Print · USGS
    Braxton and Nicholas Counties appear here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by the serpentining Birch River and rugged ridge-top settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cox Cemetery, Row Bill Sch, and several rural churches including Eureka Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1965 Map of Strange Creek, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Strange Creek, 1967 Print
    1965 Strange Creek
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Elk River valley at the Braxton and Clay county line is captured here in the mid-1960s during a period of active natural gas extraction. Researchers can locate small mountain communities and family landmarks such as Strange Creek, Villanova Ch, and the Flat Fork School.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1965 Map of Rosedale, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Rosedale, 1967 Print
    1965 Rosedale
    1967 Print · USGS
    Braxton County’s rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a network of ridge-top knobs and valley-bottom hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Charity Ch, Lower Sleith Sch, and the small community of Rosedale.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Newton, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Newton, 1968 Print
    1966 Newton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central West Virginia in the mid-sixties reveals a rugged landscape defined by the gas and oil industry and small river-bottom settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Left Hand, Ovapa Ch, and Grose Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of Ivydale, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ivydale, 1968 Print
    1966 Ivydale
    1968 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, the Elk River valley remained a landscape of winding railroads and ridge-top communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths between Otterlick Community, Ivydale, and old country landmarks like Zion Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Chloe, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Chloe, 1968 Print
    1966 Chloe
    1968 Print · USGS
    Calhoun County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by creek-bottom farming and the gas industry. Genealogists can trace family names and small-town centers like Minnora, Nicut, and Chloe, alongside rural landmarks such as Ebenezer Ch and the Matheny Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Lockwood, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Lockwood, 1968 Print
    1967 Lockwood
    1968 Print · USGS
    Nicholas County at the end of the 1960s shows a landscape shaped by coal extraction and the Penn Central railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Lockwood, Fola, and Lyonsville, alongside rural landmarks like the Otter Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Elkhurst, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Elkhurst, 1968 Print
    1967 Elkhurst
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Elk River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape of tight river bends and mountain hollows shaped by the timber and gas industries. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and small settlements like Procious, Elkhurst, and Mt Carmel Church.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Swandale, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Swandale, 1968 Print
    1967 Swandale
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the height of the mid-century shows a landscape of deep creek valleys and remote ridge-top clearings. Genealogists can trace family roots through several churches and upland burial sites like Mt Oria Ch, Ramsey Cem, and Kyle Cem near Enoch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Bentree, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Bentree, 1968 Print
    1967 Bentree
    1968 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail corridors of Clay County are meticulously detailed here during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks from Indore Chapel and Lilly No 11 Sch to the busy Strip Mines along the Chesapeake and Ohio line.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Widen, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Widen, 1968 Print
    1967 Widen
    1968 Print · USGS
    The rugged coal country of Nicholas and Clay counties is captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the company town of Widen, find local landmarks like Little Creek Union Ch, and locate family plots at Butcher Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1967 Map of Clay, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Clay, 1968 Print
    1967 Clay
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clay County in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by coal and gas extraction alongside the winding Elk River. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Dundon, Maysel, and the Buffalo Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of Gilboa, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Gilboa, 1968 Print
    1967 Gilboa
    1968 Print · USGS
    Nicholas County in the late sixties shows a landscape of deep hollows and active industrial expansion. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Gilboa, Zela, and Poe, or locate landmarks like Lone Star Lookout Tower and McCutchin Cem.
    3 unique versions available

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