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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Independence, West Virginia

Explore 11 historic maps of Independence from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Independence's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Independence's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Independence, WV maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1900 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1900 Kanawha Falls
    1900 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  4. 1901 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1901 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1901 Kanawha Falls
    1901 Print · USGS
    West 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
  7. 1908 Map of Clay
    1908 Map of Clay
    1908 Clay
    1908 Print · USGS
    The 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
  10. 1910 Map of Clay
    1910 Map of Clay
    1910 Clay
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence, including Clay, Adonijah, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Charleston
    1954 Print · USGS
    West 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.
  16. 1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
    1957 Charleston
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-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
  19. 1958 Map of Charleston
    1958 Map of Charleston
    1958 Charleston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1984 Map of Charleston
    1984 Map of Charleston
    1984 Charleston
    1984 Print · USGS
    West 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
  31. 1996 Map of Bentree, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Bentree, 2002 Print
    1996 Bentree
    2002 Print · USGS
    Near 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.
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