1940s Maps of Franklin, West Virginia

Explore 2 historic maps of Franklin from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Franklin's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Franklin's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin, WV maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Clarington
    1940 Map of Clarington
    1940 Clarington
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Moundsville, Shadyside, and other nearby areas

  2. 1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Clarksburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin, including Parkersburg, Zanesville, and other nearby areas

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