Old Maps of Arkansas, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Arkansas. 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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Arkansas, WV maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Romney, 1897 Print
    1891 Map of Romney, 1897 Print
    1891 Romney
    1897 Print · USGS
    Hampshire, Hardy, and Mineral counties are captured here in the 1880s as the river valleys were transitioning from frontier outposts to connected industrial hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Capon Iron Works, Adams Mill, and the many hamlets along Patterson Creek.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1922 Map of Wardensville
    1922 Map of Wardensville
    1922 Wardensville
    1922 Print · USGS
    The Hardy County highlands in the early twenties show a landscape of isolated hollows and mountain railroads. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near numerous country schools like Sugar Grove School and tracks of the Winchester and Western.

  3. 1924 Map of Wardensville
    1924 Map of Wardensville
    1924 Wardensville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Wardensville and the surrounding mountains of Hardy County are shown here during the early twenties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Heishman School, Rio, and Crest Hill Church along the river valleys.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1971 Map of Baker, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Baker, 1974 Print
    1971 Baker
    1974 Print · USGS
    Hardy County's ridge-and-valley landscape is documented here in the early seventies, centered on the unique hydrologic path of the Lost River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Baughman Settlement, Mt Moriah Ch, and the Old Iron Furnace.

  11. 1983 Map of Winchester, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of Winchester, 1985 Print
    1983 Winchester
    1985 Print · USGS
    The northern Shenandoah Valley and the rugged West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the B & O RR and find local landmarks like Potomac State College, Three Churches, and the Old Iron Furnace.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1999 Map of Baker, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Baker, 2001 Print
    1999 Baker
    2001 Print · USGS
    Hardy County's steep ridges and river valleys are captured here as they appeared at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Baughman Settlement, visit the Old Iron Furnace, and locate the Baker Sch and Mt Moriah Ch.

  13. 2023 Map of Baker, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Baker, 2023 Print
    2023 Baker
    2023 Print · USGS
    Hardy County at the dawn of the 2020s shows a landscape of deep valleys and enduring mountain hamlets. Genealogists and hikers can trace family-named springs and settlements from Arkansas to Baughman Settlement or follow the Lost River through the gap at Hanging Rock.

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