Old Maps of Eldora, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Eldora. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Eldora, WV maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Fairmont
    1902 Map of Fairmont
    1902 Fairmont
    1902 Print · USGS
    Marion and Taylor Counties were hubs of coal and transit at the opening of the twentieth century, as the rail lines followed the winding rivers. Genealogists can trace early family settlements and work sites from the Tyrconnell Mines to rural Nebo Church and Boothsville.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1923 Map of Fairmont, 1956 Print
    1923 Map of Fairmont, 1956 Print
    1923 Fairmont
    1956 Print · USGS
    Marion and Taylor counties are shown during the height of their rail and coal era in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family origins through dozens of named landmarks like Jane Memorial Church, T McConnell Mines, and the river crossing at Benton Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1926 Map of Fairmont
    1926 Map of Fairmont
    1926 Fairmont
    1926 Print · USGS
    Marion and Taylor counties are shown during the mid-twenties when coal mining and the rail industry shaped the river valleys. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Tyrconnell Mines and community centers such as Pruntytown and Mt Zion Church.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Clarksburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    The upper Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia come into focus during this post-war period. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and locate centers like Fairmont, Grafton, and Waynesburg.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Clarksburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial and river landscapes of West Virginia and Ohio are detailed here, centered on the Ohio River. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail lines connecting towns like Parkersburg, Clarksburg, and Monongah.

  8. 1982 Map of Clarksburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Clarksburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Clarksburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    North Central West Virginia in the early eighties reveals a landscape deeply connected to its coal and gas resources. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and historical settlements from Clarksburg to Buckhannon, or locate sites like Quiet Dell and Watters Smith Memorial State Park.

  9. 1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Clarksburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians are documented in detail during the late eighties, showing the industrial and river-based economies of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the B & O RR and locate river towns from St Marys to Parkersburg.

  10. 1997 Map of Fairmont West, 2002 Print
    1997 Map of Fairmont West, 2002 Print
    1997 Fairmont West
    2002 Print · USGS
    Fairmont and the Monongahela River valley are captured here in the late twentieth century as the region transitioned from its industrial roots. Researchers can trace family sites at Evergreen Cemetery, visit the State Teachers College, or locate numerous coal-era sites such as former mines near Monongah.

  11. 2023 Map of Fairmont West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Fairmont West, 2023 Print
    2023 Fairmont West
    2023 Print · USGS
    Marion County and the city of Fairmont are mapped in this modern edition, showing the confluence of the West Fork and Tygart Valley rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace many local burial sites, from Evergreen Cem and Davis Ridge Cem to the Janes Memorial Cem near the Taylor County line.

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