Old Maps of Parsons, West Virginia for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 14 historic maps of Parsons. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Parsons.
Parsons, WV maps
(14)- 1886 Map of St. George1886 St. George1886 Print · USGSNorthern West Virginia’s rugged river valleys and early rail corridors are mapped here in the mid-1880s. Genealogists can trace family roots in settlements like St George or Terra Alta, while following the path of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
- 1891 Map of St. George, 1895 Print1891 St. George1895 Print · USGSNorthern West Virginia at the end of the nineteenth century was defined by the expansion of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Valley Furnace, St George, and Terra Alta.3 unique versions available
- 1908 Map of Parsons1908 Parsons1908 Print · USGSThe West Virginia high country comes to life in this early century survey of the Parsons area. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the W M R R and LUMBER R R connecting settlements like Thomas and St George.
- 1926 Map of Parsons1926 Parsons1926 Print · USGSTucker County's industrial valleys and remote mountain ridges come alive in the mid-1920s as the rail-and-river economy boomed. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through community hubs like Parsons, Thomas, and numerous rural sites like Macedonia Church and Fairview School.2 unique versions available
- 1948 Map of Cumberland1948 Cumberland1948 Print · USGSMid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.3 unique versions available
- 1952 Map of Cumberland1952 Cumberland1952 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print1956 Cumberland1966 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1957 Map of Cumberland1957 Cumberland1957 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1961 Map of Cumberland1961 Cumberland1961 Print · USGSThe tri-state highlands of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a complex landscape of ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the winding Potomac River and find old rail-and-river towns like Cumberland, Keyser, and Morgantown.
- 1962 Map of Cumberland1962 Cumberland1962 Print · USGSThe central Appalachians meet at the height of the mid-century industrial era, showing the rugged topography between Morgantown and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family lands near Fort Necessity or along the vital Baltimore & Ohio RR corridors.
- 1968 Map of Parsons, 1971 Print1968 Parsons1971 Print · USGSThe river valleys of Tucker County converge in the late 1960s at Parsons, where the railroad and mountain waters meet. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like Hamrick Cem, local landmarks such as Irons Chapel, and the industrial path of the Western Maryland railway.2 unique versions available
- 1981 Map of Kingwood, 1982 Print1981 Kingwood1982 Print · USGSThe West Virginia highlands in the early eighties were a hub of mountain railroading and wilderness conservation. Trace the path of the Baltimore & Ohio RR through Kingwood or explore the early footprints of Canaan Valley State Park and Dolly Sods.
- 1995 Map of Parsons, 1998 Print1995 Parsons1998 Print · USGSTucker County mountain life is centered on the forks of the Cheat River in the mid-nineties. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Irons Chapel, Hamrick Sch, and Collett Cem among the reaches of the Otter Creek Wilderness.2 unique versions available
- 2023 Map of Parsons, 2023 Print2023 Parsons2023 Print · USGSThe river forks of West Virginia's high country come alive in this modern survey of the Parsons area. Researchers can trace family history through the Tucker County Courthouse or local burial sites like Goff Cem and McNeely Cem near the Cheat River.
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