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Old Maps of Potomac, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Potomac. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Potomac.

Potomac, WV maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Wheeling
    1902 Map of Wheeling
    1902 Wheeling
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1900s was a powerhouse of rail and river industry across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Genealogists can trace family roots in early industrial hubs like Martins Ferry, locate historic landmarks like the S Bridge, or find riverfront settlements such as Beach Bottom and Yorkville.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1935 Map of Wheeling, 1957 Print
    1935 Map of Wheeling, 1957 Print
    1935 Wheeling
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-thirties, showing the complex rail and river networks of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural schools like Wells Sch and local landmarks such as Oglebay Park or the Mt Union Ch.
  7. 1942 Map of Wheeling
    1942 Map of Wheeling
    1942 Wheeling
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Northern Panhandle and Ohio Valley are shown at their industrial peak during the mid-forties, spanning three states. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail networks and rural school districts like Hammond Sch, plus regional landmarks such as Oglebay Park and the Teachers College at West Liberty.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Canton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania thrives in the early sixties as steel mills and rail lines dominate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like McKinley National Memorial, Malone College, and industrial sites such as Republic Steel Corp.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Pittsburgh West
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's coal and rail corridors are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and aviation expanded. Trace the legacy of extraction at Nelms Mine No 1, locate Short Creek PO, or follow the Chessie System tracks along the Ohio River.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1997 Map of Bethany, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Bethany, 2000 Print
    1997 Bethany
    2000 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia panhandle near the Pennsylvania line is home to storied campuses and deep-seated rural traditions. Researchers can find prominent landmarks like Bethany College, the historic Alexander Campbell Mansion, and the Lower Buffalo Cem.
  31. 2023 Map of Bethany, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bethany, 2023 Print
    2023 Bethany
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Northern Panhandle's academic and rural heritage is on display here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Cox Cem and Morgan Cem or trace the early footprints of Bethany College and West Liberty University.
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