1960s Maps of Grant County, West Virginia

Explore 15 historic maps of Grant 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 Grant County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Grant County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Grant County, WV maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Cumberland
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a complex landscape of ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the winding Potomac River and find old rail-and-river towns like Cumberland, Keyser, and Morgantown.

  2. 1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Cumberland
    1962 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians meet at the height of the mid-century industrial era, showing the rugged topography between Morgantown and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family lands near Fort Necessity or along the vital Baltimore & Ohio RR corridors.

  3. 1967 Map of Milam, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Milam, 1969 Print
    1967 Milam
    1969 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia-Virginia borderlands in the late sixties come into focus along the South Fork Potomac River and the ridges of the George Washington National Forest. Researchers can trace the rural communities of Milam, Peru, and Criders alongside mountain landmarks like Reynolds Knob.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1967 Map of Medley, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Medley, 1972 Print
    1967 Medley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured in the late sixties as a landscape of narrow valleys and high ridges. Researchers can trace rural community life through the presence of St Pauls Ch and local settlements such as Medley, Williamsport, and Lahmansville.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1967 Map of Mount Storm Lake, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Mount Storm Lake, 1972 Print
    1967 Mount Storm Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Grant County is captured here in the late sixties, a landscape of industrial energy and high-country wilderness. Researchers can trace the Western Maryland rail line and locate numerous strip mines, the Stony River Dam, and Snowy Point.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of Blackbird Knob, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Blackbird Knob, 1972 Print
    1967 Blackbird Knob
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of eastern West Virginia is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the wild landscape of Dolly Sods. Researchers can trace the drainages of Red Creek and Jordan Run or locate specific landmarks like Bear Rocks and Blackbird Knob.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1967 Map of Antioch, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Antioch, 1972 Print
    1967 Antioch
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mineral County in the late sixties reveals a landscape of high ridges and tight valley settlements centered around New Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace the Nancy Hanks Memorial and quiet landmarks like Sunnyside Ch or the Davis Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Maysville, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Maysville, 1972 Print
    1967 Maysville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Grant County is defined by the sharp ridges of the Potomac Highlands during the late sixties, where small gaps provide the only passage for mountain roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Harmony Ch, the Drive-in Theater near Petersburg, and the rural settlement of Maysville.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Davis, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Davis, 1972 Print
    1967 Davis
    1972 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Maryland borderlands come into focus in the late sixties, highlighting a rugged mining landscape and rail corridor. Trace the Western Maryland railroad through Kempton, locate the historic Fairfax Stone, or find the Thomas Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Greenland Gap, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Greenland Gap, 1972 Print
    1967 Greenland Gap
    1972 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured in the late sixties as industrial coal operations and the reservoir at Mount Storm Lake transform the mountain landscape. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Locust Grove Ch and the high Pigeonroost Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Rig, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Rig, 1972 Print
    1967 Rig
    1972 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands between Grant and Hardy counties are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by the Potomac's forks. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Mt Olive Ch, the Baltimore and Ohio rail line, and settlements at Old Arthur and Rig.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1969 Map of Mozer, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Mozer, 1972 Print
    1969 Mozer
    1972 Print · USGS
    Pendleton County's high ridges and river valleys are captured here in the late sixties as traditional mountain life met modern conservation boundaries. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Horeb Ch, the settlement of Mozer, and numerous cemeteries tucked away in Mill Run and Sweedlin Valley.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1969 Map of Hopeville, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Hopeville, 1973 Print
    1969 Hopeville
    1973 Print · USGS
    The South Branch Potomac River winds through central Grant County in the late sixties, a time when the region's wilderness and mountain hamlets were increasingly protected for recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the geography of Hopeville, locate the North Fork Ch, and find geological landmarks like Champe Rocks or the Smoke Hole Caverns.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1969 Map of Petersburg West, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Petersburg West, 1973 Print
    1969 Petersburg West
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands in the late sixties were a landscape of steep ridges and valley settlements like Petersburg and Cabins. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote cemeteries and rural landmarks like North Mill Creek Ch and Gordon Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1969 Map of Petersburg East, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Petersburg East, 1973 Print
    1969 Petersburg East
    1973 Print · USGS
    The South Branch Potomac River and its rugged gaps dominate this Hardy and Grant County landscape in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural communities through landmarks like Masonville, Boot Hill Ch, and the Spring Run Fish Hatchery.
    3 unique versions available

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