Old Maps of Tams, West Virginia for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Tams. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Tams.


Tams, WV maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Raleigh
    1891 Map of Raleigh
    1891 Raleigh
    1891 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County and the New River Gorge are captured in the late nineteenth century during the initial rise of the coal industry. Genealogists can trace family holdings along Paint Creek or locate early river settlements such as Quinnimont and Fire Creek.

  2. 1897 Map of Raleigh
    1897 Map of Raleigh
    1897 Raleigh
    1897 Print · USGS
    The New River Gorge area at the height of the coal and rail boom comes to life on this late nineteenth-century sheet. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside rail stops like Thurmond and Glenjean, or explore the high-plateau settlement at Marshes P.O. (Trap Hill).

  3. 1902 Map of Raleigh
    1902 Map of Raleigh
    1902 Raleigh
    1902 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County and the New River Gorge were entering their industrial peak when this survey was conducted in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early rail network of the CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RR through booming towns like Thurmond, Beury, and East Sewell.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1912 Map of Mullens
    1912 Map of Mullens
    1912 Mullens
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Tams, including Mullens, Sophia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Mullens, 1958 Print
    1925 Map of Mullens, 1958 Print
    1925 Mullens
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's coal country comes into sharp focus during the mid-twenties as the Virginian Railway connects mountain hollows. Genealogists can locate family homes near Taliaferro School, Stotesbury, and Glen Rogers along the Guyandot River.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1927 Map of Mullens
    1927 Map of Mullens
    1927 Mullens
    1927 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia’s coal country is shown at its industrial height during the mid-1920s, dominated by the winding path of the Virginian railway. Genealogists can trace hundreds of homes and landmarks in company towns like Mullens, Tams, and Stotesbury.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.

  8. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
    1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
    1982 Beckley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia coal country is captured here in the early eighties as industrial heritage met new wilderness protections. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked communities of Beckley, Oak Hill, and the coal camps near Macdonald.

  12. 2023 Map of Lester, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lester, 2023 Print
    2023 Lester
    2023 Print · USGS
    The coalfield communities of Raleigh County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of winding hollows and high ridges. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Cannaday Cem and follow the historic settlement patterns of Stotesbury, Glen White, and Slab Fork.

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