Old Maps of Midway, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Midway. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Midway, WV maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Winfield, 1961 Print
    1906 Map of Winfield, 1961 Print
    1906 Winfield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by river locks and the growing influence of the railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings from Redhouse Shoals to the small village of Confidence.

  2. 1908 Map of Winfield
    1908 Map of Winfield
    1908 Winfield
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by river traffic and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Winfield and Buffalo, or find lost rail stops and river locks including Lock No 10 and Black Betsey.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Map of Charleston
    1954 Charleston
    1954 Print · USGS
    West Virginia’s industrial heart and mountain highlands are captured here during the mid-fifties, centered on the capital city. Researchers can trace historic river-and-rail corridors along the Kanawha River and locate remote peaks within the Monongahela National Forest.

  4. 1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Charleston, 1966 Print
    1957 Charleston
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Virginia unfolds along the industrial Kanawha River valley and into the high Allegheny Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the vital rail lines of the Chesapeake and Ohio and locate riverside settlements from Saint Albans to Buckhannon.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Charleston
    1958 Map of Charleston
    1958 Charleston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Virginia is defined here by the industrial corridor of the Kanawha River and the high ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the New York Central or locate remote highland communities like Pickens and Hillsboro.

  6. 1958 Map of Winfield, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Winfield, 1960 Print
    1958 Winfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of established river towns and upland ridges before modern suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schools and churches, including White Star Sch, Dunlap Chapel, and Cross Creek Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Charleston
    1961 Map of Charleston
    1961 Charleston
    1961 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's capital region and the highlands to the east are shown in detail during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and find early state parks such as Watoga State Park.

  8. 1984 Map of Ripley
    1984 Map of Ripley
    1984 Ripley
    1984 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia riverfront and interior highlands are captured here in the mid-eighties as energy production reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Ohio River industrial corridor through Ravenswood or locate smaller inland communities like Gandeeville and Reedy.

  9. 2023 Map of Winfield, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Winfield, 2023 Print
    2023 Winfield
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Kanawha River corridor in Putnam County is captured here in detail, showing the historic riverfront towns from Buffalo down to Winfield. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous burial sites like Peter Hodges Cem and Winfield Cem or locate old water sources like John Capito Spring.

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