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1950s Maps of McDowell County, West Virginia

Explore 3 historic maps of McDowell 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 McDowell 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 McDowell County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

McDowell County, WV maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Wharncliffe, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Wharncliffe, 1955 Print
    1954 Wharncliffe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Gilbert, Mohawk, and other nearby areas
  4. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Blacksburg, Salem, and other nearby areas
  7. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers McDowell County, including Blacksburg, Salem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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