1900s (20th Century) Maps of Parkersburg, West Virginia

1. 1902 Map of Parkersburg

   

   1902 Parkersburg

   1902 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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4. 1904 Map of Parkersburg

   

   1904 Parkersburg

   1904 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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7. 1906 Map of Belleville

   

   1906 Belleville

   1906 Print · USGS

   Wood 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.

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10. 1924 Map of Belleville, 1954 Print

    

    1924 Belleville

    1954 Print · USGS

    Wood 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.

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13. 1926 Map of Belleville

    

    1926 Belleville

    1926 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1957 Map of Parkersburg, 1958 Print

    

    1957 Parkersburg

    1958 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 1961 Map of South Parkersburg, 1963 Print

    

    1961 South Parkersburg

    1963 Print · USGS

    South Parkersburg and the surrounding Wood County ridges are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Mathews Cem and Gihon Ch, or follow the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.

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31. 1969 Map of Parkersburg, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Parkersburg

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Ohio River valley thrives in the late 1960s as Parkersburg and Vienna expand their industrial and residential footprints. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Stewart Air Park, Blennerhassett Island, and St Josephs Hospital at this pivotal moment of growth.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 1994 Map of Parkersburg, 1998 Print

    

    1994 Parkersburg

    1998 Print · USGS

    The industrial and riverfront corridor of the Ohio Valley is captured here in the late twentieth century as it connects West Virginia and Ohio. Researchers can trace family sites from Mt Olivet Cemetery to the schools of Vienna and the landmark Blennerhassett Island Historic State Park.

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