Old Maps of Clarksburg, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

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Clarksburg, WV maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Clarksburg
    1902 Map of Clarksburg
    1902 Clarksburg
    1902 Print · USGS
    North-central West Virginia at the opening of the twentieth century was a bustling network of river-towns and turnpikes. Genealogists can trace family roots through coal-and-rail hubs like Shinnston and Lumberport or rural landmarks such as Sturms Mill and Pinnickinnick Mt.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1902 Map of Fairmont
    1902 Map of Fairmont
    1902 Fairmont
    1902 Print · USGS
    Marion and Taylor Counties were hubs of coal and transit at the opening of the twentieth century, as the rail lines followed the winding rivers. Genealogists can trace early family settlements and work sites from the Tyrconnell Mines to rural Nebo Church and Boothsville.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1904 Map of Weston
    1904 Map of Weston
    1904 Weston
    1904 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's Lewis and Harrison counties at the start of the century show a region shaped by coal and steam. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through early settlements like Jane Lew, identify operations at Lynch Mines, and locate the Dovener P.O. Dean.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1910 Map of Clarksburg, 1920 Print
    1910 Map of Clarksburg, 1920 Print
    1910 Clarksburg
    1920 Print · USGS
    Clay County at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of river-bend railroads and high mountain hollows. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural post offices like Angeline PO, valley schools such as Triplett School, and rail stops at Dundon and Clay Courthouse Station.

  5. 1923 Map of Fairmont, 1956 Print
    1923 Map of Fairmont, 1956 Print
    1923 Fairmont
    1956 Print · USGS
    Marion and Taylor counties are shown during the height of their rail and coal era in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family origins through dozens of named landmarks like Jane Memorial Church, T McConnell Mines, and the river crossing at Benton Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1923 Map of Clarksburg, 1959 Print
    1923 Map of Clarksburg, 1959 Print
    1923 Clarksburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    Harrison and Marion counties appear in the 1920s as a landscape of coal mines and mountain schoolhouses. Trace family roots at Bethel Church or Annabelle, and locate old industrial sites like Cook Mine and Straus Mill along the rivers.

  7. 1925 Map of Clarksburg
    1925 Map of Clarksburg
    1925 Clarksburg
    1925 Print · USGS
    Harrison County in the mid-twenties is a bustling corridor of coal mining and rail activity centered on the West Fork River. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named rural schools like Lower Davisson Run School or locate vanished industrial sites like Ocean Mine and Sturms Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1926 Map of Fairmont
    1926 Map of Fairmont
    1926 Fairmont
    1926 Print · USGS
    Marion and Taylor counties are shown during the mid-twenties when coal mining and the rail industry shaped the river valleys. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Tyrconnell Mines and community centers such as Pruntytown and Mt Zion Church.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1926 Map of Weston
    1926 Map of Weston
    1926 Weston
    1926 Print · USGS
    Weston and the West Fork River valley are captured in the mid-twenties as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Jackson Mill, Romines Mills, and the Broad Run Church.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Clarksburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    The upper Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia come into focus during this post-war period. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and locate centers like Fairmont, Grafton, and Waynesburg.

  11. 1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
    1956 Clarksburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia are seen here in the mid-1950s as rail and river commerce thrived. Researchers can trace historic transport lines like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and locate ancestral homes in Clarksburg, Moundsville, or Parkersburg.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Clarksburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Clarksburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Clarksburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    Harrison County in the late fifties shows a bustling industrial landscape centered on the West Fork River. Researchers can trace old neighborhoods and local institutions like Victory High Sch, the Laura Lee Mine, and Stewart Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1960 Map of Wolf Summit, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wolf Summit, 1962 Print
    1960 Wolf Summit
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Harrison County in the early sixties remains a hub of rail and mining activity. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Olive Cem, the County Infirmary, and settlements like Wolf Summit or Sardis.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1960 Map of Rosemont, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Rosemont, 1962 Print
    1960 Rosemont
    1962 Print · USGS
    Taylor and Harrison counties reflect a mid-century industrial peak as the coal-and-rail economy defined the hollows. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Harmony Grove Ch, Old Side Cem, and the mining settlements of Rosemont and Baileytown.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Clarksburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial and river landscapes of West Virginia and Ohio are detailed here, centered on the Ohio River. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail lines connecting towns like Parkersburg, Clarksburg, and Monongah.

  16. 1961 Map of Mount Clare, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Mount Clare, 1962 Print
    1961 Mount Clare
    1962 Print · USGS
    Harrison County in the early sixties showcases a landscape of coal tipples and country churches during the peak of the West Fork River valley's industrial era. Researchers can trace family history at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens or explore rail hubs like Mount Clare.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1982 Map of Clarksburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Clarksburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Clarksburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    North Central West Virginia in the early eighties reveals a landscape deeply connected to its coal and gas resources. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and historical settlements from Clarksburg to Buckhannon, or locate sites like Quiet Dell and Watters Smith Memorial State Park.

  18. 1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Clarksburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians are documented in detail during the late eighties, showing the industrial and river-based economies of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the B & O RR and locate river towns from St Marys to Parkersburg.

  19. 1996 Map of Clarksburg, 2001 Print
    1996 Map of Clarksburg, 2001 Print
    1996 Clarksburg
    2001 Print · USGS
    Harrison County at the close of the twentieth century shows a region where industrial roots meet modern growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Pinnickinnick Mtn and Victory High Sch to the rural Lambert Run Ch.

  20. 2023 Map of Mount Clare, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mount Clare, 2023 Print
    2023 Mount Clare
    2023 Print · USGS
    Harrison County's rural communities and river valleys are captured in this recent survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem, Romines Mills, and the Harrison South Rail-Trl.

  21. 2023 Map of Rosemont, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rosemont, 2023 Print
    2023 Rosemont
    2023 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Harrison and Taylor counties are revealed in this modern survey, showing the expansion of Bridgeport alongside the North Central West Virginia Airport. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial sites like Old Side Cem and Hepzibah Cem.

  22. 2023 Map of Wolf Summit, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wolf Summit, 2023 Print
    2023 Wolf Summit
    2023 Print · USGS
    Harrison County hill country is captured here during the recent era of recreation and rural transition. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites such as Marshville Cem and Phoenix Cem, while hikers can trace the North Bend Rail-Trl through Wolf Summit.

  23. 2023 Map of Clarksburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Clarksburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Clarksburg
    2023 Print · USGS
    Harrison County at the start of the 2020s shows a complex network of industrial heritage and modern growth along the West Fork River. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Hepzibah Cem or locate old industrial sites near Spelter and the Lee Mine.

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