Old Maps of Preston County, West Virginia for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 122 historic maps of Preston County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Preston County's past.


Preston County, WV maps

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  1. 1886 Map of St. George
    1886 Map of St. George
    1886 St. George
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northern West Virginia’s rugged river valleys and early rail corridors are mapped here in the mid-1880s. Genealogists can trace family roots in settlements like St George or Terra Alta, while following the path of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

  2. 1891 Map of St. George, 1895 Print
    1891 Map of St. George, 1895 Print
    1891 St. George
    1895 Print · USGS
    Northern West Virginia at the end of the nineteenth century was defined by the expansion of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Valley Furnace, St George, and Terra Alta.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1895 Map of Piedmont
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1899 Map of Oakland, 1961 Print
    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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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