Old Maps of Independence, West Virginia
Explore 13 old maps of Independence, spanning from 1897 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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(13)- 1897 Map of Kanawha Falls
1897 Kanawha Falls1897 Print · USGSWest Virginia's river valleys and burgeoning industrial corridors are captured here in the late nineteenth century. You can trace the early rail networks and riverside settlements such as Montgomery, Clendenin, and the river engineering at Lock 2. - 1900 Map of Kanawha Falls
1900 Kanawha Falls1900 Print · USGSThe Kanawha and Elk rivers converge here at the turn of the century as the coal and rail industries were rapidly transforming the West Virginia landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Montgomery and Coalburg or follow the paths of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and early river navigation at Lock 2. - 1901 Map of Kanawha Falls
1901 Kanawha Falls1901 Print · USGSWest Virginia's coal and rail heartland is captured here at the end of the nineteenth century, as river navigation and railroads transformed the Kanawha Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Montgomery, find family sites near Kanawha Falls, and locate landmarks like Hawks Nest or Powellton.3 unique versions available - 1908 Map of Clay
1908 Clay1908 Print · USGSThe river and rail network of central West Virginia dominates this territory at the start of the century. Trace early Appalachian settlement patterns through the COAL AND COKE RR and rural landmarks like Rosetta School and Big Sycamore Eldorado PO.2 unique versions available - 1910 Map of Clay
1910 Clay1910 Print · USGSCovers Independence, including Clay, Adonijah, and other nearby areas3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Charleston
1954 Charleston1954 Print · USGSWest Virginia’s industrial heart and mountain highlands are captured here during the mid-fifties, centered on the capital city. Researchers can trace historic river-and-rail corridors along the Kanawha River and locate remote peaks within the Monongahela National Forest. - 1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
1957 Charleston1966 Print · USGSMid-century West Virginia unfolds along the industrial Kanawha River valley and into the high Allegheny Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio and locate riverside settlements from Saint Albans to Buckhannon.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Charleston
1958 Charleston1958 Print · USGSMid-century West Virginia is defined here by the industrial corridor of the Kanawha River and the high ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the New York Central or locate remote highland communities like Pickens and Hillsboro. - 1961 Map of Charleston
1961 Charleston1961 Print · USGSWest 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. - 1967 Map of Bentree, 1968 Print
1967 Bentree1968 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1984 Map of Charleston
1984 Charleston1984 Print · USGSWest Virginia's capital and the industrial Kanawha Valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as modern interstates began to reshape the region. Local researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Reamer (Sybial PO) and institutional anchors like West Virginia State College.2 unique versions available - 1996 Map of Bentree, 2002 Print
1996 Bentree2002 Print · USGSNear the intersection of four West Virginia counties in the 1990s, this area reflects a landscape shaped by coal production and creek-side settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through landmarks like Lilly No. 11 School, Lizemores Ch, and the strip mines near Bentree. - 2023 Map of Bentree, 2023 Print
2023 Bentree2023 Print · USGSClay County and the surrounding highlands are depicted here at a moment when traditional hollow life and modern road networks intersect. Genealogists and hikers can trace family names and old paths through Ramp Hollow, Ida Cem, and the winding banks of Twentymile Creek.
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