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

Explore 80 historic maps of Preston County 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 Preston County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Preston County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Preston County, WV maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Accident
    1900 Map of Accident
    1900 Accident
    1900 Print · USGS
    Garrett County highlands at the turn of the century reveal a landscape of mountain settlements and river-valley industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Blooming Rose Settlement, early milling sites like Speelman Mills, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Oakland
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Morgantown
    1902 Map of Morgantown
    1902 Morgantown
    1902 Print · USGS
    Morgantown and the Monongahela River corridor appear here at the dawn of the twentieth century, captured during a period of industrial growth. Genealogists and historians can trace old iron industry sites like Clinton Furnace, river crossings at Ice's Ferry, and early rail routes.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1904 Map of Bruceton
    1904 Map of Bruceton
    1904 Bruceton
    1904 Print · USGS
    Preston County was a landscape of mountain ridges and milling hamlets shortly after the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots through upland settlements like Clifton Mills, Hazelton, and the rural Cuzzart P.O.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1907 Map of Thornton
    1907 Map of Thornton
    1907 Thornton
    1907 Print · USGS
    Preston and Taylor counties are depicted here in the early years of the century as the rail industry reshaped the Appalachian highlands. Genealogists can trace family roots at specific landmarks like Summers Church, Knottsville, and Slabtown Schoolhouse along the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1907 Map of Kingwood
    1907 Map of Kingwood
    1907 Kingwood
    1907 Print · USGS
    Preston County at the start of the twentieth century was defined by the deep gorges of the Cheat River and a network of historic turnpikes. Researchers can trace the early mountain economy through landmarks like Fairfax Ferry, the Buffalo Schoolhouse, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1907 Map of Belington
    1907 Map of Belington
    1907 Belington
    1907 Print · USGS
    Belington was a bustling railway hub at the turn of the century where multiple rail lines met the Tygart River. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near landmarks like Olive Hill Schoolhouse, Wilmoth Ford, and the old Turnpike.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1908 Map of Parsons
    1908 Map of Parsons
    1908 Parsons
    1908 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia high country comes to life in this early century survey of the Parsons area. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the W M R R and LUMBER R R connecting settlements like Thomas and St George.
  25. 1916 Map of Davis
    1916 Map of Davis
    1916 Davis
    1916 Print · USGS
    High in the Allegheny plateau during the mid-teens, this area centers on the bustling timber and rail hubs of Thomas and Davis. Researchers can trace the path of the Lumber RR and locate rural neighborhood centers like Maple Grove School and Cortland School.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1918 Map of Davis
    1918 Map of Davis
    1918 Davis
    1918 Print · USGS
    Tucker County's high mountain plateaus and timber industry are at their peak during the First World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Davis and Thomas alongside rural landmarks like Maple Grove School and the Fairfax Stone.
  31. 1919 Map of Davis, 1955 Print
    1919 Map of Davis, 1955 Print
    1919 Davis
    1955 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia and Maryland borderlands are captured here during a peak era of timber and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural landmarks like the Fairfax Stone, the village of Cortland, and the Maple Grove School.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1920 Map of Davis
    1920 Map of Davis
    1920 Davis
    1920 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's high mountain plateaus and the Maryland border are captured here just after the Great War. Genealogists can trace family footprints near the Fairfax Stone or locate rural landmarks like Rohrbaugh School and the Stony River Dam.
  37. 1921 Map of Davis, 1938 Print
    1921 Map of Davis, 1938 Print
    1921 Davis
    1938 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands and the Maryland border come alive in this early twentieth-century survey of the Allegheny Front. Researchers can trace the legacy of timber and coal through the Lumber RR and find local landmarks like the Fairfax Stone and Cortland School.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1925 Map of Kingwood
    1925 Map of Kingwood
    1925 Kingwood
    1925 Print · USGS
    Preston County in the mid-twenties shows a landscape shaped by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the winding Cheat River. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from St Josephs Church to the Washington Manor School and the Pleasant Valley Ford.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1925 Map of Morgantown
    1925 Map of Morgantown
    1925 Morgantown
    1925 Print · USGS
    Morgantown and the Monongahela River valley are shown in the mid-1920s as industrial rail corridors and mountain settlements expanded. Trace old family schoolhouses, mining-era rail stops at Dellslow Sta, and the historic Laurel Iron Works near the Cheat River.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1926 Map of Thornton
    1926 Map of Thornton
    1926 Thornton
    1926 Print · USGS
    Preston and Taylor counties show a dense network of mountain settlements and rail corridors in the mid-1920s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Slabcamp Church, the Pell School, and rail-side towns like Tunnelton or Newburg.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1926 Map of Parsons
    1926 Map of Parsons
    1926 Parsons
    1926 Print · USGS
    Tucker County's industrial valleys and remote mountain ridges come alive in the mid-1920s as the rail-and-river economy boomed. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through community hubs like Parsons, Thomas, and numerous rural sites like Macedonia Church and Fairview School.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1926 Map of Bruceton
    1926 Map of Bruceton
    1926 Bruceton
    1926 Print · USGS
    Preston County and the Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here in the mid-twenties, a time when mountain life was centered on rural mills and schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Brick Church, Clifton Mills, and the Gaflisch Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1927 Map of Belington
    1927 Map of Belington
    1927 Belington
    1927 Print · USGS
    North Central West Virginia is documented here in the late twenties as a network of ridge-top schools and river-bottom rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and local institutions like Vannoy's Mill, Valley Furnace, and Moatsville Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1931 Map of Bruceton Mills, 1962 Print
    1931 Map of Bruceton Mills, 1962 Print
    1931 Bruceton Mills
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northern Preston County and the Pennsylvania border are shown in the 1930s as a landscape of rural mills and mountain schools. Genealogists can locate family names at Glade Farms, Clifton Mills, and the Old Brick Church.
  61. 1931 Map of Morgantown, 1962 Print
    1931 Map of Morgantown, 1962 Print
    1931 Morgantown
    1962 Print · USGS
    Morgantown and the Monongahela River valley are shown here during the early twentieth-century peak of the regional rail-and-river economy. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural landmarks like Lazzell School, Burns Chapel, and Clinton Furnace.
  64. 1933 Map of Bruceton
    1933 Map of Bruceton
    1933 Bruceton
    1933 Print · USGS
    Preston County and the Pennsylvania borderlands are shown here in the early 1930s, defined by a deep-rooted network of rural schools and milling sites. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of local landmarks like Clifton Mills, the Old Brick Church, and Caflisch Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1933 Map of Morgantown
    1933 Map of Morgantown
    1933 Morgantown
    1933 Print · USGS
    Morgantown and the surrounding Monongalia County river valleys are captured here in the early 1930s during a period of industrial maturity. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Clinton Furnace, Maidsville PO and Sta, and McClure Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1941 Map of Belington
    1941 Map of Belington
    1941 Belington
    1941 Print · USGS
    Barbour and Randolph counties are shown here during the pre-war era as the Baltimore and Ohio railroad powered the local economy. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near dozens of landmarks including Vannoys Mill, Kalamazoo, and St Joseph School.
  73. 1947 Map of Sang Run, 1960 Print
    1947 Map of Sang Run, 1960 Print
    1947 Sang Run
    1960 Print · USGS
    Garrett County highlands at the end of the 1940s reveal a mountain economy transitioning from isolated farms to hydroelectric power. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Sisler Cem, Elder Sch, and rural congregations at Pine Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available
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