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1950s Maps of Marion County, West Virginia

Explore 8 historic maps of Marion 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Marion County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Marion County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Marion County, WV maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.
  4. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
    1956 Clarksburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia are seen here in the mid-1950s as rail and river commerce thrived. Researchers can trace historic transport lines like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and locate ancestral homes in Clarksburg, Moundsville, or Parkersburg.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.
  13. 1958 Map of Fairmont East, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fairmont East, 1959 Print
    1958 Fairmont East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Marion County's river valleys and ridgelines are captured here in the late fifties as the regional economy balanced coal mining and industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Hayhurst Cem, Mission Farm, and rural centers such as Quiet Dell Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Hundred, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Hundred, 1960 Print
    1958 Hundred
    1960 Print · USGS
    Wetzel County ridge country is captured in the late fifties as the BALTIMORE AND OHIO railroad follows Fish Creek through the hills. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Stottlemire Sch, Cusicks Crossing, and the Old Harmony Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Fairmont West, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fairmont West, 1960 Print
    1958 Fairmont West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the end of the 1950s shows the bustling city of Fairmont as a regional hub of education and transport. Researchers can locate family roots at Mount Calvary Cem, trace the rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or find old schools like Coons Run Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Wadestown, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Wadestown, 1961 Print
    1958 Wadestown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Monongalia County's rugged ridges and rural hollows are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists can trace family names at the New Mt Tabor Cemetery, visit the Crossroads Sch, or locate the historic Covered Bridge near Jollytown.
    4 unique versions available
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