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1950s Maps of Wayne County, West Virginia

Explore 15 historic maps of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Wayne County, WV maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Prichard, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Prichard, 1954 Print
    1953 Prichard
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Big Sandy River corridor comes into focus in the early 1950s as a vital transportation link between Kentucky and West Virginia. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Norfolk and Western railroad and locate local landmarks like Buchanan Chapel and Catalpa.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Louisa, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Louisa, 1955 Print
    1953 Louisa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County at the mid-century shows a landscape shaped by the confluence of the Big Sandy River and the Tug Fork. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites and rural churches like Elizabeth Jarrell Ch, Chapman Ch, and the Preece Cem.
  7. 1953 Map of Catlettsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Catlettsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Catlettsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfront of northeastern Kentucky is captured here just after the war, where the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers converge. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Catlettsburg and Ashland alongside landmarks like England Hill Sch and Lock No 29.
  10. 1953 Map of Fallsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fallsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Fallsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County, Kentucky, is shown in the early fifties as a landscape defined by its deep hollows and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Garret Chapel, Dennis Sch, and the scattered communities of Yatesville and Five Forks.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Burnaugh, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Burnaugh, 1956 Print
    1953 Burnaugh
    1956 Print · USGS
    Boyd County's riverfront and hill country are captured here in the early fifties, following the Big Sandy River and its rail corridor. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Clarkson Cem, Hall Cem, and the community of Kavanaugh.
  16. 1954 Map of Kermit, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Kermit, 1955 Print
    1954 Kermit
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of the Tug Fork are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by gas extraction and isolated mountain hollows. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural institutions like Marcum Cem, Farley Ch, and the Head of Emily Creek Sch.
  19. 1954 Map of Webb, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Webb, 1955 Print
    1954 Webb
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Tug Fork borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of active energy extraction and tight-knit hollow settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Salmons Cem, Baker Gap Sch, and the community at Hode.
  22. 1954 Map of Milo, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Milo, 1955 Print
    1954 Milo
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the rugged hollows along the Tug Fork were home to a dense network of mountain schools and churches. Genealogists can locate the Stidham PO, the Old Friendship Ch, and the isolated Camp Gideon Childrens Home.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Catlettsburg, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Catlettsburg, 1958 Print
    1957 Catlettsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river junction comes alive in the late fifties, showing the industrial heart of the OHIO RIVER valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the England Hill Sch, Williams Cem, and the historic streets of Kenova.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Huntington, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Huntington, 1959 Print
    1957 Huntington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The industrial and academic heart of the Tri-State area comes alive in this late 1950s survey of the Ohio River valley. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of Marshall College, locate family plots in Spring Hill Cemetery, or follow the busy tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
  31. 1957 Map of Winslow, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Winslow, 1959 Print
    1957 Winslow
    1959 Print · USGS
    The hills of Cabell and Wayne counties are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of winding creek hollows and tight-knit rural communities. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Baylous Cemetery, Davis Chapel, and the old McComas School.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Lavalette, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Lavalette, 1959 Print
    1957 Lavalette
    1959 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's winding hollows come alive in the late fifties as rail lines and creekside settlements define the valley landscape. Researchers can pinpoint specific family landmarks and local institutions like Florence Memorial Ch, Mays Cem, and Dickson Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Burnaugh, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Burnaugh, 1959 Print
    1957 Burnaugh
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region along the Big Sandy River comes alive in the late fifties, showing the convergence of rail, river, and mountain life. Trace family history through dozens of landmarks like Cyrus Chapel, Durbin Sch, and the U S Veterans Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print
    1957 Huntington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Huntington and Ashland. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and locate sites like the Chief Cornstalk Hunting Ground.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Map of Jenkins, 1974 Print
    1957 Jenkins
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Plateau in the mid-twentieth century reveals a complex landscape of winding river valleys and deep-seated industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Hazard, Jenkins, and Pikeville alongside extensive Numerous Oil and Gas Fields and the routes of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.
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