1950s Maps of Taylor County, West Virginia

Explore 7 historic maps of Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Taylor County, WV maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.

  2. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.

  5. 1958 Map of Fairmont East, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Fairmont East, 1959 Print
    1958 Fairmont East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Marion County's river valleys and ridgelines are captured here in the late fifties as the regional economy balanced coal mining and industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Hayhurst Cem, Mission Farm, and rural centers such as Quiet Dell Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Fairmont West, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fairmont West, 1960 Print
    1958 Fairmont West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Marion County at the end of the 1950s shows the bustling city of Fairmont as a regional hub of education and transport. Researchers can locate family roots at Mount Calvary Cem, trace the rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, or find old schools like Coons Run Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Thornton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thornton, 1960 Print
    1958 Thornton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Taylor and Preston Counties are shown in the late fifties as coal mining and rail transport shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family names and small-town roots through Knottsville, Bethany Ch, and the Mt View Sch near the Tygart Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

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