1950s Maps of Jefferson County, West Virginia

1. 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.

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4. 1953 Map of Berryville

   

   1953 Berryville

   1953 Print · USGS

   Berryville and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley come alive in this mid-century survey, capturing a cross-border community linked by major railroads. Genealogists can trace family connections through markers like Beulah Church, Feagans Mill, and small settlements like Rippon.

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7. 1953 Map of Charles Town

   

   1953 Charles Town

   1953 Print · USGS

   Jefferson County at mid-century centers on the rail junction of Charles Town and Ranson. Trace family roots at Zion Church or explore the industrial history of Millville and John Browns Cave.

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10. 1953 Map of Round Hill

    

    1953 Round Hill

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and West Virginia borderlands are captured here in the early fifties as the Shenandoah River winds below the Blue Ridge. Researchers can trace old mountain crossings at Wilson Gap or locate local landmarks like Kabletown Sch and Christ Ch.

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13. 1953 Map of Harpers Ferry

    

    1953 Harpers Ferry

    1953 Print · USGS

    Harpers Ferry sits at the heart of this mid-century survey where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet during a period of transition for the region's rail and canal heritage. Trace the grounds of Storer College and locate rural landmarks like Garretts Mill and the C and O Canal.

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16. 1953 Map of Shepherdstown, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Shepherdstown

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River and its dramatic loops at Terrapin Neck define the border between West Virginia and Maryland in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Shepherd College, Antietam Station, and Marvin Chapel.

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19. 1953 Map of Keedysville, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Keedysville

    1954 Print · USGS

    The hallowed ground of the Antietam Battlefield and the ridges of South Mountain are captured here in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the Appalachian Trail, the Baltimore and Ohio rail line, and landmarks like Burnside Bridge.

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22. 1954 Map of Baltimore

    

    1954 Baltimore

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

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25. 1955 Map of Charles Town, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Charles Town

    1956 Print · USGS

    The West Virginia panhandle meets the Blue Ridge in the mid-1950s, where the great river forks converge. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad or locate landmarks like John Browns Cave and Zion Church.

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28. 1955 Map of Berryville, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Berryville

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Shenandoah Valley during the mid-fifties remains an agricultural and spiritual landscape defined by its classic rail-and-river network. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Audley Farm, the Cistercian Monastery, and rural hamlets like Wickliffe or Rippon.

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31. 1955 Map of Harpers Ferry, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Harpers Ferry

    1956 Print · USGS

    The tri-state junction of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia is captured here during the mid-fifties as modern preservation began to take shape. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail, the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and local landmarks like Garretts Mill.

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34. 1955 Map of Martinsburg, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Martinsburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Martinsburg serves as a bustling hub of rail transport and medical infrastructure during this post-war period. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Rosedale Cemetery, Eagle Chapel, or the U of W Va Experimental Farm.

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37. 1955 Map of Middleway, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Middleway

    1957 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County's fertile valley floor is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of established rail lines and historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate the St Georges Chapel Ruins, the U S Fish Culture Station at Leetown, and the County Infirmary.

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40. 1956 Map of Baltimore

    

    1956 Baltimore

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print

    

    1957 Baltimore

    1964 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.

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