Old Maps of Wood County, West Virginia for Metal Detecting
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Wood County, WV maps
(80)- 1902 Map of Parkersburg
1902 Parkersburg1902 Print · USGSThe river-and-rail corridor between Ohio and West Virginia comes alive at the dawn of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Parkersburg and Vienna, the sprawling Blennerhassett Island, and the old rail lines at Belpre. - 1904 Map of Parkersburg
1904 Parkersburg1904 Print · USGSThe riverfront economies of Wood County and Washington County meet at the turn of the century where the Muskingum and Ohio rivers converge. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Baltimore and Ohio R.R. and locate family-named settlements like Gravelbank, Center Belpre, and Vincent.5 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Marietta, 1923 Print
1904 Marietta1923 Print · USGSThe riverfront communities of the Ohio Valley come to life in this early 1900s survey of the border region. Trace the historic Steamboat Route past Kerr Island or locate ancestral homes in rural Valley Mills and Stanleyville. - 1906 Map of Saint Marys
1906 Saint Marys1906 Print · USGSThe riverfront around St Marys and the Ohio River islands is captured here in the early 1900s. Genealogists and researchers can trace early rural life through landmarks like Ninemile Schoolhouse, Union Mills, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.3 unique versions available - 1906 Map of Elizabeth
1906 Elizabeth1906 Print · USGSWirt 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 - 1906 Map of Belleville
1906 Belleville1906 Print · USGSWood County at the turn of the century is defined by its deep river valleys and the expansion of the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Genealogists and historians can trace late-Victorian settlements like Mineral Wells, Belleville, and the riverfront at Walkers Crossing.2 unique versions available - 1907 Map of Keno, 1919 Print
1907 Keno1919 Print · USGSMeigs County and the Ohio River valley appear in high detail just after the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by river trade and rail. Researchers can trace family sites at Nease Settlement, find the Minersville PO, or locate old schools like Morningstar School and Redbrush School.3 unique versions available - 1924 Map of Belleville, 1954 Print
1924 Belleville1954 Print · USGSWood County’s riverfront settlements and rural school districts are captured here in the mid-twenties during the height of the rail era. Genealogists can locate long-lost family landmarks like Harris Ferry, Meldahl, and dozens of rural schoolhouses including Leafy Glen School. - 1924 Map of St Marys, 1956 Print
1924 St Marys1956 Print · USGSPleasants County and the Ohio River valley are shown here in the mid-twenties, just as the local rail and river networks reached their peak. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near St Marys, including Bibbys Chapel, Ellenboro, and the Willow Island School. - 1924 Map of Marietta, 1962 Print
1924 Marietta1962 Print · USGSThe Ohio River borderlands near the Muskingum confluence are captured here in the 1920s, showing a landscape of river-bend towns and hilltop farmsteads. Researchers can trace historic schools and rural meeting places like Rising Sun School, Social Chapel, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR line. - 1924 Map of Elizabeth, 1965 Print
1924 Elizabeth1965 Print · USGSWirt 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. - 1926 Map of Elizabeth
1926 Elizabeth1926 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1926 Map of Belleville
1926 Belleville1926 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley and its rugged Wood County hinterlands come into focus in the mid-twenties. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of rural schools and churches like Leafy Glen School, Torch PO, and Serepta Church along the winding runs.2 unique versions available - 1927 Map of Marietta
1927 Marietta1927 Print · USGSThe Mid-Ohio Valley comes alive in this mid-1920s survey of the river confluence at the Ohio River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools and churches like Last Chance School and Shiloh Church.3 unique versions available - 1927 Map of Saint Marys
1927 Saint Marys1927 Print · USGSPleasants and Ritchie counties come into focus during the mid-twenties as the Baltimore and Ohio railroad skirts the Ohio River. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through dozens of rural landmarks, from the Northwestern Turnpike to the Willow Island School and Mt Carmel Church.3 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Clarksburg
1949 Clarksburg1949 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Clarksburg, 1966 Print
1956 Clarksburg1966 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Parkersburg, 1958 Print
1957 Parkersburg1958 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley at the height of its mid-century industrial era comes to life on this 1957 survey of Parkersburg and Belpre. Genealogists can locate family sites at Mt Olivet Cemetery, Cutler Chapel, or school buildings like Nash Sch and Blennerhassett Sch. - 1957 Map of Elizabeth, 1958 Print
1957 Elizabeth1958 Print · USGSMid-century Wirt County centers on the sharp bends of the Little Kanawha River and the bustling county seat. Researchers can trace the river's industrial past at the Lock & Dam (Ruins) or locate family landmarks like Black Hill Sch and Antioch Ch.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Willow Island, 1958 Print
1957 Willow Island1958 Print · USGSThe Ohio River valley and its industrial backcountry come into focus in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of oil wells and river-rail transport. Trace ancestral roots at Middle Ridge Ch, Pumpkin Knob Sch, or the sprawling Volcano Oil Field.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Petroleum, 1958 Print
1957 Petroleum1958 Print · USGSIn the mid-1950s, the borders of Wood, Ritchie, and Wirt Counties were defined by a landscape of energy extraction and rail transport. Researchers can trace family roots at Mt Carmel Ch, locate the Eaton Tunnel along the Baltimore and Ohio, or explore the namesake hills of Petroleum.4 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Kanawha, 1958 Print
1957 Kanawha1958 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1957 Map of Valley Mills, 1959 Print
1957 Valley Mills1959 Print · USGSWood County at the Ohio River's edge during the late fifties reveals a landscape of river locks and rising ridgelands. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Henderson Cem, the Boreman Sch, and the riverside community of Waverly.5 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Marietta, 1960 Print
1957 Marietta1960 Print · USGSMarietta and Williamstown sit at the bustling confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers during the late fifties industrial era. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Campus Martius Museum or locate family plots in the River View Cem and Putnam Cem.2 unique versions available - 1960 Map of Fleming, 1961 Print
1960 Fleming1961 Print · USGSWashington County at the start of the 1960s shows a landscape of ridge-top farms and active energy extraction. Local historians can trace family roots at Deming Cem and Churchtown, or follow the B & O Railroad past the Tunnel at McAvan.3 unique versions available
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