Old Maps of Five Forks, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Five Forks. 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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Five Forks, WV maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1964 Map of Pullman, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Pullman, 1966 Print
    1964 Pullman
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ritchie County's ridgelines and river forks are captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the rural hub of Pullman. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Taylor Cem and remote country landmarks from Five Forks to Mt Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1982 Map of Clarksburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Clarksburg, 1983 Print
    1982 Clarksburg
    1983 Print · USGS
    North Central West Virginia in the early eighties reveals a landscape deeply connected to its coal and gas resources. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and historical settlements from Clarksburg to Buckhannon, or locate sites like Quiet Dell and Watters Smith Memorial State Park.

  9. 1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Clarksburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians are documented in detail during the late eighties, showing the industrial and river-based economies of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the B & O RR and locate river towns from St Marys to Parkersburg.

  10. 2023 Map of Pullman, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Pullman, 2023 Print
    2023 Pullman
    2023 Print · USGS
    The highland valleys of Ritchie and Doddridge counties are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the rivers define the local geography. Researchers can find numerous small burial grounds and rural hubs like Pullman, Berea, and the Pine Grove Cem.

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