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Old Maps of Falls, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Falls. 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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Falls, WV maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Piedmont
    1895 Map of Piedmont
    1895 Piedmont
    1895 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Maryland borderlands come to life in the 1890s, when coal and timber drove the expansion of the Potomac River valleys. Genealogists can trace the early industrial roots of Piedmont, locate the historic Fairfax Stone, or find the long-lost operations at Rees Tannery.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1921 Map of Greenland Gap
    1921 Map of Greenland Gap
    1921 Greenland Gap
    1921 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's Grant County highlands are documented here during the early twenties, showing a landscape of isolated mountain hollows and ridge-top schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Locust Grove Church, Maysville, and over a dozen rural schoolhouses including Mountain Top School.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Cumberland
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.
  13. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1981 Map of Kingwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Kingwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Kingwood
    1982 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands in the early eighties were a hub of mountain railroading and wilderness conservation. Trace the path of the Baltimore & Ohio RR through Kingwood or explore the early footprints of Canaan Valley State Park and Dolly Sods.
  31. 2023 Map of Medley, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Medley, 2023 Print
    2023 Medley
    2023 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured in this recent survey, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and deep valley settlements. Researchers can trace family ties and landmarks from the Popular School to rural centers like Medley and Lahmansville.
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