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1950s Maps of Kanawha County, West Virginia

Explore 24 historic maps of Kanawha County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Kanawha County, WV maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Charleston
    1954 Print · USGS
    West Virginia’s industrial heart and mountain highlands are captured here during the mid-fifties, centered on the capital city. Researchers can trace historic river-and-rail corridors along the Kanawha River and locate remote peaks within the Monongahela National Forest.
  4. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.
  7. 1957 Map of Romance, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Romance, 1959 Print
    1957 Romance
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pocatalico River valley in the late fifties was a landscape of remote hollows and hilltop cemeteries at the borders of Jackson, Roane, and Kanawha counties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family landmarks like Clendenin Cem and the Goff Sch near Romance.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Clendenin, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Clendenin, 1959 Print
    1957 Clendenin
    1959 Print · USGS
    Centered on the Elk River in the late 1950s, this area shows a dense network of gas wells and mountain communities. Researchers can locate dozens of family-named hollows, rural schools like Valley View Sch, and the Sybial PO at Reamer.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Kenna, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Kenna, 1959 Print
    1957 Kenna
    1959 Print · USGS
    Jackson County in the late fifties was a region of high ridges and deep hollows where community life centered on remote schools and chapels. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Seldom Seen Sch, Parchment Chapel, and Southall Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Mammoth, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mammoth, 1959 Print
    1957 Mammoth
    1959 Print · USGS
    The coalfields of Kanawha County are shown in detail during the late 1950s, revealing a landscape of steep hollows and industrial rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through sites like Morris Memorial Ch, Spangler Sch, and the mining settlements of Mammoth and Blakeley.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Blue Creek, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Blue Creek, 1959 Print
    1957 Blue Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kanawha County is defined here by the winding Elk River and a massive network of oil and gas wells. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Jarretts Ford, the Upper Pinch School, and numerous country churches including Wertz Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Charleston East, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Charleston East, 1959 Print
    1957 Charleston East
    1959 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia state capital and its industrial river corridor are captured in the late fifties as the turnpike and suburbs expanded. Researchers can trace mid-century landmarks like Morris Harvey College, the State Capitol, and the Kanawha Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Clio, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Clio, 1960 Print
    1957 Clio
    1960 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia hills at the Roane and Kanawha county line appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by small creek-side settlements and oil fields. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Osbornes Mills, Rolling Hill Cem, and the Jackson Union Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
    1957 Charleston
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Virginia unfolds along the industrial Kanawha River valley and into the high Allegheny Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio and locate riverside settlements from Saint Albans to Buckhannon.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Charleston
    1958 Map of Charleston
    1958 Charleston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Virginia is defined here by the industrial corridor of the Kanawha River and the high ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the New York Central or locate remote highland communities like Pickens and Hillsboro.
  37. 1958 Map of Kettle, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Kettle, 1959 Print
    1958 Kettle
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Roane and Kanawha County line area in the late fifties was a landscape of ridgeline farms and oil extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Sandy Valley Ch, Doddtown, and the Harper Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of Quick, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Quick, 1959 Print
    1958 Quick
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha County coalfields are captured here in the late fifties as small valley settlements like Cinco and Quick thrived along the creeks. Genealogists and researchers can trace old mining sites and rural landmarks like Hansel Sch, Grace Ch, and the Mt Desert Lookout Tower.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of Charleston West, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Charleston West, 1959 Print
    1958 Charleston West
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River valley was a bustling corridor of industry and education in the late fifties, from the Naval Ordnance Plant to the city centers. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth in South Hills or locate family markers in Sunset Memorial Cemetery and Graceland Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Sissonville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Sissonville, 1959 Print
    1958 Sissonville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kanawha County comes to life in this survey of the hollows and ridges surrounding the Pocatalico River. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous named landmarks like Bonham Chapel, Point Harmony Sch, and Rock Spring Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Alum Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Alum Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Alum Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the winding Coal River valley south of Saint Albans was a network of small schoolhouses and rural chapels. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Bryan Cem, District High Sch, and Upper Falls (Tornado PO).
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Scott Depot, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Scott Depot, 1960 Print
    1958 Scott Depot
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the historic Teays Valley served as a vital transportation corridor for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schools and churches, such as Big Scary Sch, Scott Teays Sch, and Providence Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Garretts Bend, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Garretts Bend, 1960 Print
    1958 Garretts Bend
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lincoln and Kanawha Counties are shown here during the late 1950s as the regional energy economy expanded through the hills. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like Sunnydale School, Youngs Chapel, and the settlement of Garretts Bend.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Bancroft, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Bancroft, 1960 Print
    1958 Bancroft
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the West Virginia hills near Bancroft retained their traditional upland settlement patterns. Genealogists and historians can trace the ridges and hollows that defined early homesteads, from Sandhill Ridge to the community at Extra.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of Big Chimney, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Big Chimney, 1960 Print
    1958 Big Chimney
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, the Elk River valley served as a busy corridor for industry and new infrastructure like the Kanawha Airport. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community hubs at Big Chimney, Griffith Chapel, and Baxter Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1958 Map of Saint Albans, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Saint Albans, 1960 Print
    1958 Saint Albans
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha Valley's industrial and collegiate landscape is in full view during the late fifties, stretching from the river docks to the hills. Researchers can locate the West Virginia State College campus at Institute, trace rail spurs to the Chemical Plant, and find family plots in Cunningham Memorial Park.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1958 Map of Pocatalico, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Pocatalico, 1960 Print
    1958 Pocatalico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern hills of Charleston appear in the late fifties as a mix of traditional mining and new suburban growth. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country schools and churches like Aetna Dell Sch, Bias Chapel, and the Tyler Mtn Memory Gardens.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1958 Map of Charleston East, 1978 Print
    1958 Map of Charleston East, 1978 Print
    1958 Charleston East
    1978 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Kanawha River valley east of Charleston is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by manufacturing and transit. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family names and community landmarks from Spring Hill Cemetery to Dupont City and Hess Cem.
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