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Old Maps of Kanawha, West Virginia

Explore 10 old maps of Kanawha, spanning from 1906 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Kanawha, WV maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Elizabeth
    1906 Map of Elizabeth
    1906 Elizabeth
    1906 Print · USGS
    Wirt and Wood Counties come alive in the first decade of the twentieth century, anchored by the river commerce of the Little Kanawha River. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct post offices and rail stops like Dulin PO, Volcano Junction, and Kanawha Station.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1924 Map of Elizabeth, 1965 Print
    1924 Map of Elizabeth, 1965 Print
    1924 Elizabeth
    1965 Print · USGS
    Wirt and Wood Counties come alive in the mid-1920s as the Little Kanawha River serves as the primary artery for local life and industry. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near schools like Mountain Flower School or the rural Antioch Church.
  7. 1926 Map of Elizabeth
    1926 Map of Elizabeth
    1926 Elizabeth
    1926 Print · USGS
    Mid-century West Virginia hill country comes to life here along the banks of the Little Kanawha River and the Baltimore and Ohio line. Genealogists can trace a remarkable landscape of rural education through Rising Sun School, Mountain Flower School, and Muddy Cut School.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Map of Clarksburg
    1949 Clarksburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    The upper Ohio River valley and the industrial heart of West Virginia come into focus during this post-war period. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and locate centers like Fairmont, Grafton, and Waynesburg.
  13. 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
  16. 1957 Map of Kanawha, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Kanawha, 1958 Print
    1957 Kanawha
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wood County comes to life along the winding Little Kanawha River and the busy Baltimore and Ohio rail lines. Researchers can trace the era's rural infrastructure through oil wells, the Leachtown Schools, and Kanawha Station.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Map of Clarksburg
    1961 Clarksburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The mid-century industrial and river landscapes of West Virginia and Ohio are detailed here, centered on the Ohio River. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio rail lines connecting towns like Parkersburg, Clarksburg, and Monongah.
  22. 1981 Map of Parkersburg, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Parkersburg, 1984 Print
    1981 Parkersburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape shaped by river commerce and the rail networks of the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverfront communities like Parkersburg, Marietta, and Williamstown, alongside rural landmarks like Blennerhassett Island and Elizabeth.
  25. 1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Clarksburg, 1989 Print
    1988 Clarksburg
    1989 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians are documented in detail during the late eighties, showing the industrial and river-based economies of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the B & O RR and locate river towns from St Marys to Parkersburg.
  28. 2023 Map of Kanawha, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Kanawha, 2023 Print
    2023 Kanawha
    2023 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and ridges of Wood County appear here as they were in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites like McCardel - Ross Cem and landmarks along the North Bend Rail-Trl.
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