1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mechanicstown, West Virginia

1. 1914 Map of Martinsburg

   

   1914 Martinsburg

   1914 Print · USGS

   The eastern panhandle of West Virginia comes alive in this survey, showing a landscape defined by the Potomac River and burgeoning rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of schools and churches, from Shepherdstown to the Snyder Hill Riverside School and John Browns Cave.

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4. 1916 Map of Martinsburg

   

   1916 Martinsburg

   1916 Print · USGS

   The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia comes to life in the years before the Great War, showing a bustling hub of rail activity and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through schoolhouses like Sutton School and old settlements such as Middleway and Summit Point.

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7. 1944 Map of Charles Town

   

   1944 Charles Town

   1944 Print · USGS

   The Lower Shenandoah Valley comes alive mid-century as a hub of rail commerce and river industry. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Charles Town to the lime quarries of Bakerton, or locate rural sites like Zion Church and Skeetersville.

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10. 1944 Map of Martinsburg, 1964 Print

    

    1944 Martinsburg

    1964 Print · USGS

    The West Virginia Panhandle is captured during the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of vital rail junctions and Potomac River crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, alongside landmarks like Martin Chapel and the Newton D Baker General Hospital.

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13. 1948 Map of Baltimore

    

    1948 Baltimore

    1948 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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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31. 1961 Map of Baltimore

    

    1961 Baltimore

    1961 Print · USGS

    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

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34. 1978 Map of Charles Town, 1979 Print

    

    1978 Charles Town

    1979 Print · USGS

    Eastern West Virginia’s river and rail crossroads come alive in this late-seventies survey of the historic Shenandoah Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and find local sites like Zion Ch Cem and Clips Mill.

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37. 1984 Map of Frederick, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Frederick

    1985 Print · USGS

    Maryland's Piedmont and the Potomac River valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet historic rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate the boundaries of Antietam National Battlefield and Fort Detrick.

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40. 1989 Map of Baltimore

    

    1989 Baltimore

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River.

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43. 1997 Map of Charles Town, 1999 Print

    

    1997 Charles Town

    1999 Print · USGS

    Charles Town and its surrounding river gaps are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by historic preservation and local industry. Researchers can trace the layout of the Charles Town Racetrack, find old rural schools like Page-Jackson Sch, and locate landmarks like John Browns Cave near the river.

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