Old Maps of Mineral County, West Virginia

1. 1891 Map of Romney, 1897 Print

   

   1891 Romney

   1897 Print · USGS

   Hampshire, Hardy, and Mineral counties are captured here in the 1880s as the river valleys were transitioning from frontier outposts to connected industrial hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Capon Iron Works, Adams Mill, and the many hamlets along Patterson Creek.

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4. 1895 Map of Piedmont

   

   1895 Piedmont

   1895 Print · USGS

   The West Virginia and Maryland borderlands come to life in the 1890s, when coal and timber drove the expansion of the Potomac River valleys. Genealogists can trace the early industrial roots of Piedmont, locate the historic Fairfax Stone, or find the long-lost operations at Rees Tannery.

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7. 1898 Map of Frostburg

   

   1898 Frostburg

   1898 Print · USGS

   Maryland's coal country and the Potomac borderlands are captured here at the height of the Victorian industrial era. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines and mining infrastructure connecting settlements like Eckhart Mines, Mount Savage, and the historic C & O Canal.

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10. 1899 Map of Flintstone

    

    1899 Flintstone

    1899 Print · USGS

    The Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania borders converge here during the late nineteenth century as industry follows the river. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Oldtown or locate vanished infrastructure like Patterson Depot and the C. & O. Canal.

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13. 1899 Map of Oakland, 1961 Print

    

    1899 Oakland

    1961 Print · USGS

    Garrett County highlands at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of mountain resorts and timber railroads. Trace the B. & O. R. R. through Oakland or locate early landmarks like Fort Pendleton and Gnegy Church.

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16. 1900 Map of Oakland

    

    1900 Oakland

    1900 Print · USGS

    Garrett County and the West Virginia borderlands appear at the turn of the century as a landscape of mountain resorts and rail towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Gnegy Church, locate old stations like Altamont, and explore early settlements from Crellin to Bayard.

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19. 1900 Map of Flintstone

    

    1900 Flintstone

    1900 Print · USGS

    The Maryland and West Virginia border at the close of the nineteenth century centers on the vital Potomac River transportation corridor. Researchers can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the B. & O. R. R., and early settlements like Oldtown, Flintstone, and Wolf Mill.

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22. 1901 Map of Frostburg

    

    1901 Frostburg

    1901 Print · USGS

    Maryland's coal country and the critical mountain pass at Cumberland are shown in detail at the turn of the century. Genealogists and industrial historians can locate old mining works at Eckhart Mines, the path of the C. & O. Canal, and the early layout of Frostburg.

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25. 1908 Map of Frostburg

    

    1908 Frostburg

    1908 Print · USGS

    Allegany County mining and rail networks are in full view at the turn of the century. Trace the old coal patches and rail spurs from Eckhart Mines to Borden Shaft, and follow the C & O Canal along the North Branch Potomac River.

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28. 1919 Map of Elk Garden

    

    1919 Elk Garden

    1919 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River corridor in the years following the Great War reveals a landscape defined by rail and ridge. Genealogists can trace family names at Rehoboth Church or locate vanished school sites like Terra Firma School and Empire School.

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31. 1920 Map of Elk Garden

    

    1920 Elk Garden

    1920 Print · USGS

    The West Virginia highlands and the Potomac River border are captured here just after the Great War, during the peak of the rail-and-coal era. Genealogists can locate numerous rural landmarks including Elk Garden, Rehoboth Church, and the Nethken School.

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34. 1920 Map of Moorefield, 1958 Print

    

    1920 Moorefield

    1958 Print · USGS

    Hardy and Hampshire Counties come alive in the 1920s as the Baltimore and Ohio RR winds through the Trough. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near dozens of rural landmarks like Old Pine Church, Sector PO, and the Hines School.

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37. 1920 Map of Keyser, 1964 Print

    

    1920 Keyser

    1964 Print · USGS

    Mineral and Hampshire counties in the 1920s reveal a landscape of deep river valleys and prominent ridges tied together by the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Trinity Church to the Pancake School and Reeses Mill.

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40. 1921 Map of Keyser

    

    1921 Keyser

    1921 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of Mineral and Hampshire counties are captured here in the early twenties. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Russellville PO, industrial sites at Ochre, and dozens of rural schoolhouses from Red Star School to Knobly School.

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43. 1921 Map of Hanging Rock

    

    1921 Hanging Rock

    1921 Print · USGS

    Hampshire County in the early twentieth century is captured here as a landscape of isolated mountain hollows and river settlements. Genealogists can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks like Milesons Mill, Tearcoat Church, and schools such as Shady Grove School.

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46. 1921 Map of Greenland Gap

    

    1921 Greenland Gap

    1921 Print · USGS

    West Virginia's Grant County highlands are documented here during the early twenties, showing a landscape of isolated mountain hollows and ridge-top schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Locust Grove Church, Maysville, and over a dozen rural schoolhouses including Mountain Top School.

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49. 1921 Map of Moorefield

    

    1921 Moorefield

    1921 Print · USGS

    Hardy and Hampshire counties come to life in the early 1920s as mountain settlements like Needmore and Oldfields cluster along the river gaps. Researchers can locate dozens of vanished rural schoolhouses and churches, from Thrasher Spring School to Old Pine Church.

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52. 1922 Map of Elk Garden

    

    1922 Elk Garden

    1922 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River highlands come to life in the early 1920s as rail and river industry define the border between Maryland and West Virginia. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous small schools and churches like Sunnyside School, Mt Pisgah Church, and Hartmansville.

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55. 1922 Map of Moorefield

    

    1922 Moorefield

    1922 Print · USGS

    Hardy and Hampshire counties come into focus in the early 1920s as the river-and-rail economy defined the Potomac Highlands. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Potter Spring Knob and rural centers such as Old Pine Church and Globe PO.

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58. 1922 Map of Keyser

    

    1922 Keyser

    1922 Print · USGS

    The Potomac borderlands in the early 1920s reveal a landscape of deep valleys and vital rail connections along the West Virginia-Maryland line. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family life through dozens of named schools like Red Star School and historic landmarks such as Trinity Church and Vanderlip P.O.

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61. 1923 Map of Hanging Rock

    

    1923 Hanging Rock

    1923 Print · USGS

    Hampshire County at the start of the twenties is captured here as a landscape of ridge-top schools and valley mills. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Turnpike or locate vanished landmarks like Millesons Mill, Three Churches, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR.

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64. 1945 Map of Moorefield

    

    1945 Moorefield

    1945 Print · USGS

    Hardy and Hampshire counties at the close of World War II reveal a landscape defined by the Potomac river-and-rail economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Reynolds Gap and rural centers such as Old Pine Ch and Bethel Sch.

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67. 1948 Map of Cumberland

    

    1948 Cumberland

    1948 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.

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70. 1948 Map of Kitzmiller, 1966 Print

    

    1948 Kitzmiller

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River valley and the heights of Backbone Mountain are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the coal-country settlements of Kitzmiller, Elk Garden, and East Vindex alongside several family-named cemeteries and landmarks like Mt Zion Sch.

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73. 1949 Map of Cumberland, 1955 Print

    

    1949 Cumberland

    1955 Print · USGS

    Cumberland and the Potomac River valley are shown in detail at mid-century, just as the region's rail and coal infrastructure reached its post-war peak. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line and locate historic landmarks like Sixmile House and The Narrows.

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