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

Explore 42 historic maps of Summers 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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Summers County, WV maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1911 Map of Flattop
    1911 Map of Flattop
    1911 Flattop
    1911 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia’s coal and timber country comes into focus just as the railroads transformed these ridges and hollows. Genealogists can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and family-named landmarks like Huff Knob, Egeria, and the VIRGINIAN RY corridor.

  3. 1912 Map of Meadow Creek
    1912 Map of Meadow Creek
    1912 Meadow Creek
    1912 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's Fayette and Greenbrier borderlands are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of timber and mountain settlements. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Rock of Ages School and Eureka School, alongside the Sandstone Falls on the New River.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1912 Map of Big Bend, 1964 Print
    1912 Map of Big Bend, 1964 Print
    1912 Big Bend
    1964 Print · USGS
    Summers County at the height of the steam era reveals a landscape shaped by the meeting of the Greenbrier and New Rivers. You can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR through the Big Bend Tunnel or locate long-lost rural schools like Rock Bottom School and Spicklick School.

  5. 1913 Map of Peterstown
    1913 Map of Peterstown
    1913 Peterstown
    1913 Print · USGS
    Peterstown and the New River valley are captured in the early twentieth century as the railroad transformed these mountain borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and stops like Willowton PO, Shanklins Ferry, and Oakvale.

  6. 1914 Map of Big Bend
    1914 Map of Big Bend
    1914 Big Bend
    1914 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, the New River valley was a bustling corridor defined by its railroads and mountain settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Packs Ferry PO, the Big Bend Tunnel, and numerous rural sites like Indian Mills.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1914 Map of Flattop
    1914 Map of Flattop
    1914 Flattop
    1914 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia in the early twentieth century was a landscape of steep coal hollows and high-altitude ridge farming. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools like Chestnut Ridge School and Phillips School alongside the emerging rail lines at Winding Gulf.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1915 Map of Meadow Creek
    1915 Map of Meadow Creek
    1915 Meadow Creek
    1915 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands come to life in this detailed survey of the mountain ridges and river valleys just before the First World War. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and remote post offices like Rock of Ages School, Brownwood Lawton P.O., and Layland.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1916 Map of Peterstown
    1916 Map of Peterstown
    1916 Peterstown
    1916 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Mercer Counties are seen here in the decade before the First World War, defined by steep ridges and the critical rail corridors of the New River valley. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and remote landmarks like Mauvern Saltworks, Goodwin Chapel, and Shanklins Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1921 Map of Alderson
    1921 Map of Alderson
    1921 Alderson
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Greenbrier River valley and the West Virginia highlands come alive in the early 1920s, showing the region's rail-dependent economy and rural school networks. Researchers can trace family roots at Nickels Mill, Spider Den School, and the settlement of Sinks Grove.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1921 Map of Clintonville
    1921 Map of Clintonville
    1921 Clintonville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier County is captured in the early twentieth century as a landscape of mountain ridges and valley settlements connected by the historic James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Researchers can locate dozens of family-named landmarks, including Baker Mill, Maude Chapel, and the famous mineral waters at Blue Sulphur Springs.

  12. 1923 Map of Clintonville
    1923 Map of Clintonville
    1923 Clintonville
    1923 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier County in the early twenties was a landscape of remote mountain valleys and thermal springs connected by early turnpikes. Researchers can trace ancestral farmsteads near Blue Sulphur Springs, Sam Black Church, and the many district schools like Sugar Grove School.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1923 Map of Alderson
    1923 Map of Alderson
    1923 Alderson
    1923 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Greenbrier Counties are shown here in the early 1920s, a landscape defined by mineral springs and a dense network of rural schoolhouses. Researchers can locate dozens of local sites like Hokes Mill, Sinks Grove P O, and the Spider Den School.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1925 Map of Peterstown
    1925 Map of Peterstown
    1925 Peterstown
    1925 Print · USGS
    The border of West Virginia and Virginia is captured in the mid-1920s, dominated by the winding path of the New River and the steep slopes of Peters Mtn. Genealogists can trace family locations near Mercers Saltworks, Wills Sta Willowton PO, and the Scratchgravel School.

  15. 1929 Map of Flattop, 1963 Print
    1929 Map of Flattop, 1963 Print
    1929 Flattop
    1963 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County and the surrounding coalfields are seen here during the 1920s mining boom. Researchers can trace the legacy of mountain communities through dozens of rural landmarks like Blue Jay Mine No 7, Vine Chapel, and Chestnut Ridge School.

  16. 1932 Map of Flattop
    1932 Map of Flattop
    1932 Flattop
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coal and rail activity dominate the valleys of southern West Virginia in the early thirties. Trace the mining towns along the Virginian RR and locate local landmarks like Blue Jay Mine No 7, Vine Chapel, and Flattop School.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1932 Map of Peterstown
    1932 Map of Peterstown
    1932 Peterstown
    1932 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Giles and Mercer counties come alive in the early 1930s as the New River carves a path through the Appalachian ridges. Trace the rail-and-river economy of Narrows and find family-named landmarks like Blankenship Sch and Cedar Grove Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1935 Map of Clintonville, 1962 Print
    1935 Map of Clintonville, 1962 Print
    1935 Clintonville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier County is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by small farming hamlets and a remarkable density of rural schools. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Berrys Mill, the landmark Sam Black Church, and the mineral waters of Blue Sulphur Springs.

  19. 1937 Map of Narrows
    1937 Map of Narrows
    1937 Narrows
    1937 Print · USGS
    The New River corridor comes alive in the late 1930s, showing the vital rail and river connections between Virginia and West Virginia. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of country schools, family-named ridges, and landmarks like Shanklins Ferry and Mercers Saltworks.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1939 Map of Clintonville
    1939 Map of Clintonville
    1939 Clintonville
    1939 Print · USGS
    Greenbrier County's high ridges and creek valleys are documented here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape thick with local institutions. Genealogists can locate dozens of historic schools and churches, from Sam Black Church and Berrys Mill to the remote Sawmill Hollow School.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 1965 Map of Peterstown, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Peterstown, 1966 Print
    1965 Peterstown
    1966 Print · USGS
    Monroe County and the Virginia borderlands are shown in the mid-sixties just as the waters of Bluestone Reservoir reshaped the valley. Trace the old pathways of the New River and find family landmarks like Mt Carmel Cem or Thompson Chapel.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1968 Map of Forest Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Forest Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Forest Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    The river-carved landscape of Summers and Monroe counties is captured here in the late sixties as Bluestone Lake reshaped the valley. Genealogists can trace old family sites around Bargers Springs, Indian Mills, and the Fairview Ch cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

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