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1900s (20th Century) Maps of McDowell, West Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of McDowell from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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  1. 1909 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1909 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1909 Pocahontas Special
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Pocahontas coalfields are at the peak of their industrial expansion in this early century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-tied communities like Switchback P O, Bramwell, and the rural Bailey Chapel along the steep mountain ridges.
  4. 1911 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1911 Map of Pocahontas Special
    1911 Pocahontas Special
    1911 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia coalfields are in full industrial bloom in this early century survey, showing the rail-dependent towns along the Norfolk & Western RR. Genealogists can trace family locations in mining hubs like Keystone, Goodwill, and Bearwallow Worth PO.
  7. 1924 Map of Bramwell, 1956 Print
    1924 Map of Bramwell, 1956 Print
    1924 Bramwell
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coalfield life thrives along the river-and-rail corridor in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family roots in industrial settlements like Jenkinjones and Northfork or locate landmarks such as Bailey Chapel and Little Creek School.
  10. 1925 Map of Bramwell
    1925 Map of Bramwell
    1925 Bramwell
    1925 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Virginia borderlands hum with the energy of the coal industry in the mid-twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the bustling rail corridors connecting Keystone, Maybeury, and Goodwill alongside Bailey Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.
  16. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.
  22. 1967 Map of Keystone, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Keystone, 1971 Print
    1967 Keystone
    1971 Print · USGS
    The McDowell County coalfields are at their peak in the late sixties, showing a dense industrial corridor along Elkhorn Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise footprints of Keystone, Vivian, and Northfork alongside numerous mines and family sites like Rotenberry Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Map of Bluefield
    1981 Bluefield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of the Virginia-West Virginia border are captured here during the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western RR connecting Coalwood, Welch, and the unique geological basin of Burkes Garden.
    2 unique versions available
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