Old Maps of Mellin, West Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Mellin. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Mellin.


Mellin, WV maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  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 Macfarlan, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Macfarlan, 1966 Print
    1964 Macfarlan
    1966 Print · USGS
    Ritchie County’s winding river valleys were defined by timber and fuel extraction in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family lineages through remote landmarks like Hartley Sch, Nutter Cem, and the river community of Macfarlan.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1981 Map of Parkersburg, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Parkersburg, 1984 Print
    1981 Parkersburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape shaped by river commerce and the rail networks of the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverfront communities like Parkersburg, Marietta, and Williamstown, alongside rural landmarks like Blennerhassett Island and Elizabeth.

  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 MacFarlan, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of MacFarlan, 2023 Print
    2023 MacFarlan
    2023 Print · USGS
    In this modern survey of the Ritchie and Wirt County borders, the South Fork Hughes River winds through a landscape of historic upland settlements. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Wolverton Cem and Hartley Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Macfarlan and Beatrice.

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