1900s (20th Century) Maps of Ritchie County, West Virginia

Explore 45 historic maps of Ritchie County 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.

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Ritchie County, WV maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Marietta, 1923 Print
    1904 Map of Marietta, 1923 Print
    1904 Marietta
    1923 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of the Ohio Valley come to life in this early 1900s survey of the border region. Trace the historic Steamboat Route past Kerr Island or locate ancestral homes in rural Valley Mills and Stanleyville.

  2. 1905 Map of West Union
    1905 Map of West Union
    1905 West Union
    1905 Print · USGS
    Doddridge and Tyler Counties come to life at the turn of the century as the railroad and river define the local economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Josephs Mills, The Jug, and the early post offices at Little PO and Centerville Alma PO.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1906 Map of Saint Marys
    1906 Map of Saint Marys
    1906 Saint Marys
    1906 Print · USGS
    The riverfront around St Marys and the Ohio River islands is captured here in the early 1900s. Genealogists and researchers can trace early rural life through landmarks like Ninemile Schoolhouse, Union Mills, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1906 Map of Holbrook
    1906 Map of Holbrook
    1906 Holbrook
    1906 Print · USGS
    Ritchie County and the surrounding highlands are captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family names and early homesteads near Burnt House, the Staunton and Parkersburg Pike, and the village of Pullman.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1906 Map of Elizabeth
    1906 Map of Elizabeth
    1906 Elizabeth
    1906 Print · USGS
    Wirt and Wood Counties come alive in the first decade of the twentieth century, anchored by the river commerce of the Little Kanawha River. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct post offices and rail stops like Dulin PO, Volcano Junction, and Kanawha Station.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1907 Map of Harrisville
    1907 Map of Harrisville
    1907 Harrisville
    1907 Print · USGS
    Ritchie County at the start of the twentieth century is centered on the rugged valleys of the North Fork and South Fork Hughes River. Researchers can trace the path of the Baltimore and Ohio RR and locate rural hubs like Silver Run Station and the Ritchie Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1924 Map of St Marys, 1956 Print
    1924 Map of St Marys, 1956 Print
    1924 St Marys
    1956 Print · USGS
    Pleasants County and the Ohio River valley are shown here in the mid-twenties, just as the local rail and river networks reached their peak. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near St Marys, including Bibbys Chapel, Ellenboro, and the Willow Island School.

  8. 1924 Map of Harrisville, 1957 Print
    1924 Map of Harrisville, 1957 Print
    1924 Harrisville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Ritchie County during the mid-1920s reveals a landscape of ridge-top schools and river-valley industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Silver Run Sta Donohue PO, Ritchie Mines, and Star Settlement.

  9. 1924 Map of West Union, 1961 Print
    1924 Map of West Union, 1961 Print
    1924 West Union
    1961 Print · USGS
    The hills of Tyler and Doddridge Counties are shown here during the mid-twenties, centered on the winding Middle Island Creek and the busy rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Mole Hill, Josephs Mills, and dozens of local schools from Rising Sun to Chestnut Grove.

  10. 1924 Map of Holbrook, 1961 Print
    1924 Map of Holbrook, 1961 Print
    1924 Holbrook
    1961 Print · USGS
    North-central West Virginia at the height of its rural settlement density reveals a landscape of ridge-top knobs and narrow hollows. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and local institutions, from Mt Union Church to the many schools like Alum Fork School and Moonrise School.

  11. 1924 Map of Marietta, 1962 Print
    1924 Map of Marietta, 1962 Print
    1924 Marietta
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands near the Muskingum confluence are captured here in the 1920s, showing a landscape of river-bend towns and hilltop farmsteads. Researchers can trace historic schools and rural meeting places like Rising Sun School, Social Chapel, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR line.

  12. 1924 Map of Elizabeth, 1965 Print
    1924 Map of Elizabeth, 1965 Print
    1924 Elizabeth
    1965 Print · USGS
    Wirt and Wood Counties come alive in the mid-1920s as the Little Kanawha River serves as the primary artery for local life and industry. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near schools like Mountain Flower School or the rural Antioch Church.

  13. 1926 Map of Elizabeth
    1926 Map of Elizabeth
    1926 Elizabeth
    1926 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Virginia hill country comes to life here along the banks of the Little Kanawha River and the Baltimore and Ohio line. Genealogists can trace a remarkable landscape of rural education through Rising Sun School, Mountain Flower School, and Muddy Cut School.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1926 Map of Harrisville
    1926 Map of Harrisville
    1926 Harrisville
    1926 Print · USGS
    Ritchie County in the mid-twenties is a landscape of winding river valleys and bustling rail hubs like Cairo and Harrisville. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote hill communities through dozens of local landmarks like the Ritchie Mine, Donohue PO, and Star Settlement.

  15. 1926 Map of Holbrook
    1926 Map of Holbrook
    1926 Holbrook
    1926 Print · USGS
    Ritchie and Gilmer Counties are shown here in the mid-1920s, before modern highways altered these mountain valleys. Genealogists can trace family names across dozens of rural institutions, from Fairview Church to the Coal Alum Fork School.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1926 Map of West Union
    1926 Map of West Union
    1926 West Union
    1926 Print · USGS
    Doddridge and Tyler counties are captured here in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of ridge-top farms and creek-bottom settlements. You can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail line or locate ancestral sites like Josephs Mills, Mole Hill, and Rising Sun School.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1927 Map of Marietta
    1927 Map of Marietta
    1927 Marietta
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Ohio Valley comes alive in this mid-1920s survey of the river confluence at the Ohio River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools and churches like Last Chance School and Shiloh Church.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1927 Map of Saint Marys
    1927 Map of Saint Marys
    1927 Saint Marys
    1927 Print · USGS
    Pleasants and Ritchie counties come into focus during the mid-twenties as the Baltimore and Ohio railroad skirts the Ohio River. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of rural landmarks, from the Northwestern Turnpike to the Willow Island School and Mt Carmel Church.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Clarksburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    The upper Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia come into focus during this post-war period. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and locate centers like Fairmont, Grafton, and Waynesburg.

  20. 1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
    1956 Clarksburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia are seen here in the mid-1950s as rail and river commerce thrived. Researchers can trace historic transport lines like the Baltimore and Ohio RR and locate ancestral homes in Clarksburg, Moundsville, or Parkersburg.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Willow Island, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Willow Island, 1958 Print
    1957 Willow Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its industrial backcountry come into focus in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of oil wells and river-rail transport. Trace ancestral roots at Middle Ridge Ch, Pumpkin Knob Sch, or the sprawling Volcano Oil Field.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1957 Map of Petroleum, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Petroleum, 1958 Print
    1957 Petroleum
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the borders of Wood, Ritchie, and Wirt Counties were defined by a landscape of energy extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Carmel Ch, locate the Eaton Tunnel along the Baltimore and Ohio, or explore the namesake hills of Petroleum.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Girta, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Girta, 1958 Print
    1957 Girta
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wirt and Ritchie Counties were centers of energy production in the late 1950s, defined by the winding river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Researchers can trace the extensive Burning Springs Oil Field and find family landmarks like Ruble Knob and Guthrie Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1960 Map of Middlebourne, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Middlebourne, 1962 Print
    1960 Middlebourne
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tyler County hillsides and the sharp oxbows of Middle Island Creek are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous upland burial sites like Archers Chapel Cem and the settlement at Bearsville.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Clarksburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial and river landscapes of West Virginia and Ohio are detailed here, centered on the Ohio River. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail lines connecting towns like Parkersburg, Clarksburg, and Monongah.

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