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Old Maps of McGraws, West Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of McGraws with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how McGraws has changed over the decades.

McGraws, WV maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Raleigh
    1891 Map of Raleigh
    1891 Raleigh
    1891 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County and the New River Gorge are captured in the late nineteenth century during the initial rise of the coal industry. Genealogists can trace family holdings along Paint Creek or locate early river settlements such as Quinnimont and Fire Creek.
  4. 1897 Map of Raleigh
    1897 Map of Raleigh
    1897 Raleigh
    1897 Print · USGS
    The New River Gorge area at the height of the coal and rail boom comes to life on this late nineteenth-century sheet. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside rail stops like Thurmond and Glenjean, or explore the high-plateau settlement at Marshes P.O. (Trap Hill).
  7. 1902 Map of Raleigh
    1902 Map of Raleigh
    1902 Raleigh
    1902 Print · USGS
    Raleigh County and the New River Gorge were entering their industrial peak when this survey was conducted in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early rail network of the CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RR through booming towns like Thurmond, Beury, and East Sewell.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1912 Map of Mullens
    1912 Map of Mullens
    1912 Mullens
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers McGraws, including Mullens, Sophia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1925 Map of Mullens, 1958 Print
    1925 Map of Mullens, 1958 Print
    1925 Mullens
    1958 Print · USGS
    West Virginia's coal country comes into sharp focus during the mid-twenties as the Virginian Railway connects mountain hollows. Genealogists can locate family homes near Taliaferro School, Stotesbury, and Glen Rogers along the Guyandot River.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1927 Map of Mullens
    1927 Map of Mullens
    1927 Mullens
    1927 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia’s coal country is shown at its industrial height during the mid-1920s, dominated by the winding path of the Virginian railway. Genealogists can trace hundreds of homes and landmarks in company towns like Mullens, Tams, and Stotesbury.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Map of Bluefield
    1955 Bluefield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Appalachian borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the coal and rail networks connecting Bluefield to Beckley. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of the New River Ordnance Plant and the terrain of Burkes Garden.
  22. 1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Map of Bluefield, 1967 Print
    1957 Bluefield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The heart of Central Appalachia in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding rail lines and river valleys of the coalfields. Researchers can trace the industrial footprints of towns like Welch and Princeton or locate landmarks such as the Bluestone Reservoir and Claytor Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Map of Bluefield
    1961 Bluefield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The coalfields and mountain ridges of southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia are captured in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family ties through rail-linked towns like Princeton and Richlands or along the shores of Bluestone Reservoir.
  28. 1967 Map of Mc Graws, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Mc Graws, 1970 Print
    1967 Mc Graws
    1970 Print · USGS
    Wyoming County's coal and gas country is captured here in the late sixties as industrial sites operated alongside new parklands. Researchers can trace the Norfolk and Western rail lines and locate local hubs like Glen Rogers High Sch and Maben.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
    1982 Map of Beckley, 1984 Print
    1982 Beckley
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern West Virginia coal country is captured here in the early eighties as industrial heritage met new wilderness protections. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked communities of Beckley, Oak Hill, and the coal camps near Macdonald.
  34. 2023 Map of McGraws, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of McGraws, 2023 Print
    2023 McGraws
    2023 Print · USGS
    The rugged coal country of Wyoming County is shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the enduring mountain settlements and deep hollows of southern West Virginia. Researchers can trace family sites at Pinegrove Church Cem or follow the old roads connecting Glen Rogers, Saulsville, and Milam.
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