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1960s Maps of Raleigh County, West Virginia

Explore 20 historic maps of Raleigh County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Raleigh County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Raleigh County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Raleigh County, WV maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.
  4. 1964 Map of Arnett, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Arnett, 1966 Print
    1964 Arnett
    1966 Print · USGS
    The valleys of the Coal River's tributaries are shown here in the mid-sixties, capturing a landscape defined by deep hollows and ridge-top mining. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Richmond Cem and Honaker Cem alongside vanished schoolhouses and local churches like Star Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1965 Map of Pax, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Pax, 1966 Print
    1965 Pax
    1966 Print · USGS
    West Virginia coal country was in full swing when this mid-sixties survey documented the junction of Fayette and Raleigh counties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Workman Cem and Pax Sch alongside the tracks of the Norfolk and Western rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1965 Map of Dorothy, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Dorothy, 1966 Print
    1965 Dorothy
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Coal River region in the mid-sixties is a complex network of industrial mining and valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coal-camp life through labels like Township High Sch, Stanley Cems, and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1965 Map of Eccles, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Eccles, 1966 Print
    1965 Eccles
    1966 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County coal country comes alive in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by the Chesapeake and Ohio rail lines and active mining. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial grounds like Wiseman Cem and Achey Cem alongside local landmarks like Trap Hill High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1967 Map of Lester, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Lester, 1970 Print
    1967 Lester
    1970 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County coal country is captured here in the late sixties, showing the peak rail-and-mine network of the Slab Fork District. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Stotesbury, Tams, and Helen along the Winding Gulf rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1967 Map of Mc Graws, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Mc Graws, 1970 Print
    1967 Mc Graws
    1970 Print · USGS
    Wyoming County's coal and gas country is captured here in the late sixties as industrial sites operated alongside new parklands. Researchers can trace the Norfolk and Western rail lines and locate local hubs like Glen Rogers High Sch and Maben.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1967 Map of Rhodell, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Rhodell, 1970 Print
    1967 Rhodell
    1970 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia coalfields are in full operation during the late 1960s, with railroads and mining camps lining the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side communities like Rhodell, Amigo, and Stonecoal Junction or locate landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and Mt Pisgah Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1968 Map of Shady Spring, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Shady Spring, 1971 Print
    1968 Shady Spring
    1971 Print · USGS
    Raleigh and Summers County coal and recreation lands are captured here in the late sixties as industrial ridges meet new lakeside developments. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Perry Memorial Ch, the Salem Ch, and several scattered cemeteries near Mountview.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1968 Map of Hinton, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Hinton, 1971 Print
    1968 Hinton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The rail and river geography of the New River Valley is on full display here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hinton and Avis, or locate landmarks like the White Oak Mine and Restwood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1968 Map of Whitesville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Whitesville, 1971 Print
    1968 Whitesville
    1971 Print · USGS
    In the late sixties, the Coal River valley was a dense network of mining hamlets and rail lines. You can trace the family legacies of Boone and Raleigh counties through landmarks like Jarrolds Cem, Lindytown, and the Marsh Fork High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1968 Map of Pilot Knob, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pilot Knob, 1971 Print
    1968 Pilot Knob
    1971 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia coalfields are in full operation during the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by ridgeline mining and deep hollow settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace rail infrastructure and local landmarks like Kopperston, Ringwood Ch, and Pettry Bottom.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1968 Map of Crab Orchard, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Crab Orchard, 1972 Print
    1968 Crab Orchard
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the late 1960s, the coal country of Raleigh County was a bustle of rail lines and ridge-top communities. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the foundations of Coal City, Winding Gulf, and Lillybrook alongside the Norfolk and Western rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1968 Map of Flat Top, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Flat Top, 1972 Print
    1968 Flat Top
    1972 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands in the late sixties reveal a landscape balancing new infrastructure like the West Virginia Turnpike with deep-rooted mountain communities. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Ellison Ch, Lilly Heights Sch, and the high-elevation settlement of Flat Top.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1968 Map of Odd, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Odd, 1972 Print
    1968 Odd
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Raleigh County in the late sixties shows the deep imprint of coal mining across the Guyandotte and Flat Top peaks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural settlements like Odd, Egeria, and Mountain Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1969 Map of Prince, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Prince, 1972 Print
    1969 Prince
    1972 Print · USGS
    The New River Gorge area in the late sixties shows a landscape shaped by coal and rail, from the riverfront at Quinnimont to the heights of Shady Spring. Trace the path of the C & O through the Stretcher Neck Tunnel and find local landmarks like Table Rock Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1969 Map of Beckley, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Beckley, 1973 Print
    1969 Beckley
    1973 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County's coal-country landscape is caught mid-expansion during the late sixties as the city limits of Beckley grow. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Stanaford, Mabscott, and numerous historic schools like Stratton Jr High School.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1969 Map of Oak Hill, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Oak Hill, 1973 Print
    1969 Oak Hill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fayette County coal country is captured here during a period of industrial maturity, showing the intricate rail-and-mine network connecting Oak Hill and Mount Hope. Researchers can trace family roots at the Odd Fellows Cem or locate former schools like New Hope Sch and High Lawn Mem Park (School).
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1969 Map of Thurmond, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Thurmond, 1973 Print
    1969 Thurmond
    1973 Print · USGS
    Fayette County coal country is shown in detail during the late sixties, where the winding New River corridor dictates the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of mining towns like Minden and Thurmond, or locate old landmarks like Calvin Ch and Dowdy Bluff.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1969 Map of Meadow Creek, 1974 Print
    1969 Map of Meadow Creek, 1974 Print
    1969 Meadow Creek
    1974 Print · USGS
    The New River gorge in the late 1960s shows a landscape defined by steep ridges and riverside rail lines. Researchers can trace family history at Little Laurel Ch, locate the Sandstone High Sch, or find industrial sites like the Tipple near Backus.
    2 unique versions available
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