Old Maps of Dallas, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Dallas. 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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  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Dallas.


Dallas, WV maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Wheeling
    1902 Map of Wheeling
    1902 Wheeling
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1900s was a powerhouse of rail and river industry across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Genealogists can trace family roots in early industrial hubs like Martins Ferry, locate historic landmarks like the S Bridge, or find riverfront settlements such as Beach Bottom and Yorkville.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1935 Map of Wheeling, 1957 Print
    1935 Map of Wheeling, 1957 Print
    1935 Wheeling
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-thirties, showing the complex rail and river networks of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural schools like Wells Sch and local landmarks such as Oglebay Park or the Mt Union Ch.

  3. 1942 Map of Wheeling
    1942 Map of Wheeling
    1942 Wheeling
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Northern Panhandle and Ohio Valley are shown at their industrial peak during the mid-forties, spanning three states. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail networks and rural school districts like Hammond Sch, plus regional landmarks such as Oglebay Park and the Teachers College at West Liberty.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania reached its mid-century peak during this era of heavy rail and river transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of steel towns like Aliquippa and Weirton alongside the Ohio River and major lines of the Pennsylvania RR.

  5. 1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Canton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania is captured at its mid-century peak in this detailed regional survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find local landmarks like Nimisila Reservoir and Tappan Reservoir.

  6. 1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Canton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River Valley. Trace the heritage of rail and river commerce through Pittsburgh, the massive steel towns along the Ohio River, and major junctions on the Pennsylvania RR.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Valley Grove, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Valley Grove, 1961 Print
    1959 Valley Grove
    1961 Print · USGS
    Near the West Virginia and Pennsylvania border in the late fifties, the historic river valleys are defined by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named runs and landmarks like Stone Church, the County Home and Sanatorium, and Valley Grove.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Canton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania thrives in the early sixties as steel mills and rail lines dominate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like McKinley National Memorial, Malone College, and industrial sites such as Republic Steel Corp.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Pittsburgh West
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's coal and rail corridors are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and aviation expanded. Trace the legacy of extraction at Nelms Mine No 1, locate Short Creek PO, or follow the Chessie System tracks along the Ohio River.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1997 Map of Valley Grove, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Valley Grove, 2000 Print
    1997 Valley Grove
    2000 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in the late nineties, centered on the historic National Road corridor. Trace family roots at West Alexander and Triadelphia, or locate the old County Home and Sanatorium.

  11. 2023 Map of Valley Grove, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Valley Grove, 2023 Print
    2023 Valley Grove
    2023 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this detailed look at Ohio and Washington counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Old Presbyterian Cem or explore the early settlements of West Alexander and Triadelphia.

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