1930s Maps of Lincoln County, West Virginia

Explore 6 historic maps of Lincoln County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lincoln County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lincoln County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Lincoln County, WV maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Madison
    1931 Map of Madison
    1931 Madison
    1931 Print · USGS
    Madison and Danville center this Depression-era study of the Coal River valley as the railroad and timber industries shaped the landscape. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, including Pine Grove Ch, Slabtown Sch, and the Pinnacle Tunnel.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1931 Map of Saint Albans
    1931 Map of Saint Albans
    1931 Saint Albans
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River valley during the early thirties shows an evolving industrial corridor between Saint Albans and Nitro. Genealogists can locate scores of rural schoolhouses and vanished post offices, including Seldom Seen School, Tornado PO, and Lock Seven.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1931 Map of Wayne, 1956 Print
    1931 Map of Wayne, 1956 Print
    1931 Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia hills near the Kentucky border are shown here in the early 1930s, centered on the Wayne county seat. Researchers can find numerous country schools and small rail stops along the Norfolk and Western Ry, including Genoa, Radnor, and the Quaker PO.

  4. 1931 Map of Milton, 1963 Print
    1931 Map of Milton, 1963 Print
    1931 Milton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western West Virginia at the height of the railroad era shows a landscape of river-valley towns and ridge-top communities. Trace the vanished world of rural education and commerce at Howell Mill, Skyhigh Sch, and the busy rail stop at Milton.

  5. 1933 Map of Saint Albans
    1933 Map of Saint Albans
    1933 Saint Albans
    1933 Print · USGS
    As industrial growth transformed the Kanawha Valley in the 1930s, rural hill communities maintained a dense network of country schools and small post offices. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks like the U S Naval Ordnance Plant, Black Betsy, and the Seldom Seen School.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1935 Map of Milton
    1935 Map of Milton
    1935 Milton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Cabell and Lincoln Counties appear here in the mid-1930s, defined by the winding river valleys and ridge-top communities of the Appalachian Plateau. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and social hubs through numerous sites like Howell Mill, Skyhigh Sch, and Bethesda Ch.
    3 unique versions available

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