1950s Maps of Tucker County, West Virginia

Explore 9 historic maps of Tucker 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 Tucker County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Tucker 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 Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Charlottesville, 1966 Print
    1956 Charlottesville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge are captured in detail during the mid-1960s as the modern interstate system began to emerge. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected hubs like Waynesboro or follow the river paths of the Rapidan River and Rivanna River.
    4 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 Fellowsville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fellowsville, 1960 Print
    1958 Fellowsville
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, the rural hills of Preston County were connected by the George Washington Highway and a web of valley roads. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Sigley Sch, Nazareth Cem, and the village of Fellowsville.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Aurora, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Aurora, 1960 Print
    1959 Aurora
    1960 Print · USGS
    Preston County's highland ridges and timbered hollows are captured here in the late fifties as traditional mountain life met modern state conservation. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Stemple Ridge Church, Accident School, and the Eglon Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Lead Mine, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Lead Mine, 1961 Print
    1959 Lead Mine
    1961 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands in the late fifties show a landscape of coal mining and mountain farming across the Tucker County line. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Knotts Cem and Mt Olive Ch or trace the industrial rail hubs of Coketon and Thomas.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Colebank, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Colebank, 1961 Print
    1959 Colebank
    1961 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia highlands near the triple-county corner of Barbour, Preston, and Tucker are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous mountain schools and churches like Union Chapel and Murphy Sch, alongside the industrial presence of gas wells and the Valley Furnace settlement.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Saint George, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Saint George, 1961 Print
    1959 Saint George
    1961 Print · USGS
    Tucker County during the late fifties reveals a landscape of tight-knit river settlements and forested ridges. Researchers can locate long-standing community centers such as Saint George, Hannahsville, and the Bonifield Cem nestled along the Cheat River.
    2 unique versions available

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