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1950s Maps of Ohio County, West Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ohio County, WV maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1956 Map of Wheeling, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Wheeling, 1958 Print
    1956 Wheeling
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its steep surrounding hills hum with mid-century industry and growth as West Virginia and Ohio cities face off across the water. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments from Martins Ferry to Elm Grove, locating landmarks like Greenwood Cemetery and the Mt de Chantal Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Tiltonsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Tiltonsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Tiltonsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the dense rail-and-river network of the Jefferson and Brooke County border. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Hopewell Cem or explore the mid-century layout of Tiltonsville and the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1959 Map of Bethany, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Bethany, 1961 Print
    1959 Bethany
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the northern panhandle of West Virginia remained a landscape of steep ridges, coal mines, and historic college towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Alexander Campbell Mansion, Morgan Cem, and Stone Chapel Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
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