1950s Maps of Ritchie County, West Virginia

Explore 4 historic maps of Ritchie County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Ritchie County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Ritchie County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Ritchie County, WV maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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