Old Maps of Elkview, West Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Elkview. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Elkview.


Elkview, WV maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1897 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1897 Kanawha Falls
    1897 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's river valleys and burgeoning industrial corridors are captured here in the late nineteenth century. You can trace the early rail networks and riverside settlements such as Montgomery, Clendenin, and the river engineering at Lock 2.

  2. 1900 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1900 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1900 Kanawha Falls
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha and Elk rivers converge here at the turn of the century as the coal and rail industries were rapidly transforming the West Virginia landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Montgomery and Coalburg or follow the paths of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and early river navigation at Lock 2.

  3. 1901 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1901 Map of Kanawha Falls
    1901 Kanawha Falls
    1901 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's coal and rail heartland is captured here at the end of the nineteenth century, as river navigation and railroads transformed the Kanawha Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Montgomery, find family sites near Kanawha Falls, and locate landmarks like Hawks Nest or Powellton.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1907 Map of Clendenin, 1962 Print
    1907 Map of Clendenin, 1962 Print
    1907 Clendenin
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Elk River valley and its steep ridge-and-hollow terrain are captured here in the early 1900s as railroads expanded into the coalfields. Trace old river crossings at Jarretts Ford or locate remote hillside settlements like Putney, Quick, and Kendalia.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1909 Map of Clendenin
    1909 Map of Clendenin
    1909 Clendenin
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkview, including Clendenin, Cinco, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1961 Map of Charleston
    1961 Map of Charleston
    1961 Charleston
    1961 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's capital region and the highlands to the east are shown in detail during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and find early state parks such as Watoga State Park.

  11. 1977 Map of Blue Creek, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Blue Creek, 1980 Print
    1977 Blue Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    Kanawha County's steep hills and narrow river bottoms are captured in the late 1970s, showing the precise layout of communities along the Elk River. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of settlements like Blue Creek, Youngs Bottom, and Coco.

  12. 1984 Map of Charleston
    1984 Map of Charleston
    1984 Charleston
    1984 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's capital and the industrial Kanawha Valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as modern interstates began to reshape the region. Local researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Reamer (Sybial PO) and institutional anchors like West Virginia State College.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2023 Map of Blue Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Blue Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Blue Creek
    2023 Print · USGS
    Kanawha County’s river valleys and ridgelines are shown here in the early 2020s, tracing the communities along the winding Elk River. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous family burial sites including Jarrett Cem, Price Cem, and Woody Cem.

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