Old Maps of Dimmock, West Virginia for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Dimmock. 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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Dimmock, WV maps
(14)- 1891 Map of Raleigh
1891 Raleigh1891 Print · USGSRaleigh County and the New River Gorge are captured in the late nineteenth century during the initial rise of the coal industry. Genealogists can trace family holdings along Paint Creek or locate early river settlements such as Quinnimont and Fire Creek. - 1897 Map of Raleigh
1897 Raleigh1897 Print · USGSThe New River Gorge area at the height of the coal and rail boom comes to life on this late nineteenth-century sheet. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside rail stops like Thurmond and Glenjean, or explore the high-plateau settlement at Marshes P.O. (Trap Hill). - 1902 Map of Raleigh
1902 Raleigh1902 Print · USGSRaleigh County and the New River Gorge were entering their industrial peak when this survey was conducted in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early rail network of the CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RR through booming towns like Thurmond, Beury, and East Sewell.3 unique versions available - 1911 Map of Beckley
1911 Beckley1911 Print · USGSCovers Dimmock, including Beckley, Oak Hill, and other nearby areas - 1913 Map of Beckley
1913 Beckley1913 Print · USGSCovers Dimmock, including Beckley, Oak Hill, and other nearby areas3 unique versions available - 1929 Map of Beckley, 1954 Print
1929 Beckley1954 Print · USGSRaleigh and Fayette counties are shown in the late 1920s as coal and rail lines transformed the New River Gorge. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mining settlements like Minden or Thurmond and identify remote landmarks such as Brooklyn Finlow PO and Miles Sch.2 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Beckley
1932 Beckley1932 Print · USGSThe West Virginia coalfields are shown here at their industrial height in the early 1930s, centered on the rugged gorge of the New River. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting towns like Thurmond and Glen Jean or locate rural landmarks such as Brooklyn Finlow PO and Estuary School.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Bluefield
1955 Bluefield1955 Print · USGSThe Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden. - 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
1957 Bluefield1967 Print · USGSThe heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Bluefield
1961 Bluefield1961 Print · USGSThe coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir. - 1969 Map of Thurmond, 1973 Print
1969 Thurmond1973 Print · USGSFayette County coal country is shown in detail during the late sixties, where the winding New River corridor dictates the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of mining towns like Minden and Thurmond, or locate old landmarks like Calvin Ch and Dowdy Bluff.3 unique versions available - 1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
1982 Beckley1984 Print · USGSSouthern West Virginia coal country is captured here in the early eighties as industrial heritage met new wilderness protections. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked communities of Beckley, Oak Hill, and the coal camps near Macdonald. - 1997 Map of Thurmond, 2001 Print
1997 Thurmond2001 Print · USGSThe New River Gorge coal country is captured here during the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by industry and steep terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverside settlements of Thurmond, Beury, and Sewell alongside coal-era infrastructure like strip mines and the Conveyor Tipple. - 2023 Map of Thurmond, 2023 Print
2023 Thurmond2023 Print · USGSThe New River Gorge comes alive in this contemporary record of its deep canyons and riverside rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Sewell, Beury, and Thurmond along the CSX corridor and the winding river banks.
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