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

Explore 11 historic maps of Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Chestnut Ridge's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Chestnut Ridge, WV maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 1948 Map of Cumberland
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.
  13. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.
  19. 1960 Map of Newburg, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Newburg, 1962 Print
    1960 Newburg
    1962 Print · USGS
    Preston County's coal and rail landscape is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and West Virginia Northern lines. Genealogists can locate family names at Browns Mill, Arthurdale Cem, or the St Josephs Sch Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Cumberland
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a complex landscape of ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the winding Potomac River and find old rail-and-river towns like Cumberland, Keyser, and Morgantown.
  25. 1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Cumberland
    1962 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians meet at the height of the mid-century industrial era, showing the rugged topography between Morgantown and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family lands near Fort Necessity or along the vital Baltimore & Ohio RR corridors.
  28. 1981 Map of Kingwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Kingwood, 1982 Print
    1981 Kingwood
    1982 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands in the early eighties were a hub of mountain railroading and wilderness conservation. Trace the path of the Baltimore & Ohio RR through Kingwood or explore the early footprints of Canaan Valley State Park and Dolly Sods.
  31. 1997 Map of Newburg, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of Newburg, 2001 Print
    1997 Newburg
    2001 Print · USGS
    Preston County's industrial and communal history is on display in the late nineties, from the New Deal's Arthurdale to the rail hubs at the southern hills. Genealogists can trace family sites at Arthurdale Cem or Browns Mill and locate the rail Tunnels at Tunnelton.
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