Old Maps of Pleasant View, West Virginia

1. 1892 Map of Huntington, 1895 Print

   

   1892 Huntington

   1895 Print · USGS

   West Virginia and Ohio meet along the river in the late nineteenth century, showing the rail-fueled growth of Huntington and Wayne. Local historians can trace the paths of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad past Barboursville and find early landmarks like Blue Sulphur Sp's and Davis Mill.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1898 Map of Huntington

   

   1898 Huntington

   1898 Print · USGS

   Near the turn of the century, the Ohio River valley was transforming through the expansion of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR. Modern researchers can trace early nineteenth-century settlements from the bustling streets of Huntington to the inland hubs of Hamlin and Barboursville.

   3 unique versions available

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1902 Map of Midkiff, 1925 Print

   

   1902 Midkiff

   1925 Print · USGS

   Lincoln and Cabell Counties at the turn of the century show a region transitioning through the arrival of the railroad and the growth of river-valley commerce. Family historians can trace early property sites and communities like Milton, Hamlin, and the historic Blue Sulphur Springs along the Mud River corridor.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1907 Map of Midkiff, 1964 Print

    

    1907 Midkiff

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Guyandotte River valley is captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a network of small settlements and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through labels like Laverne PO Brown City, Griffithsville, and Ranger.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1909 Map of Midkiff

    

    1909 Midkiff

    1909 Print · USGS

    Covers Pleasant View, including Hager, Wewanta, and other nearby areas

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Huntington

    1966 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of the Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Huntington and Ashland. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and locate sites like the Chief Cornstalk Hunting Ground.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1960 Map of Huntington

    

    1960 Huntington

    1960 Print · USGS

    The tri-state river valley thrived in the late fifties as a hub of heavy industry and Appalachian rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the connection between river towns like Ashland and Portsmouth or locate family homesteads near Coleman Ridge.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1962 Map of Branchland, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Branchland

    1964 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s river valleys and ridgelines are captured here in the early sixties, showing the tight relationship between the river, the rails, and local industry. Researchers can find numerous family burial grounds and small community hubs like Branchland, Midkiff, and Mt Zion Ch.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1982 Map of Huntington, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Huntington

    1983 Print · USGS

    The tri-state region around Huntington and Ashland is shown in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape shaped by river commerce and coal-country railroads. Trace family roots and old routes through Barboursville, the Gas Field, and the Tug Fork valley.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 2023 Map of Branchland, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Branchland

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Guyandotte River valley comes alive in this 2023 survey of Lincoln County, showing the traditional settlement patterns of southern West Virginia. Genealogists can trace family heritage through dozens of upland burial sites like Chapman Cem and McComas Cem near Branchland and Midkiff.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---