Historical Maps of Chesapeake, West Virginia

What stories do these 28 old maps tell about Chesapeake's past? From 1899 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Chesapeake's history through maps:

  • Trace Chesapeake's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Chesapeake's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Chesapeake, WV maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Charleston
    1899 Map of Charleston
    1899 Charleston
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Charleston, Lincoln County, and others.

  2. 1899 Map of Charleston, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Charleston, 1901 Print
    1899 Charleston
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Charleston, Lincoln County, and others.

  3. 1899 Map of Charleston, 1904 Print
    1899 Map of Charleston, 1904 Print
    1899 Charleston
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Charleston, Lincoln County, and others.

  4. 1899 Map of Charleston, 1906 Print
    1899 Map of Charleston, 1906 Print
    1899 Charleston
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Charleston, Lincoln County, and others.

  5. 1899 Map of Charleston, 1907 Print
    1899 Map of Charleston, 1907 Print
    1899 Charleston
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Charleston, Lincoln County, and others.

  6. 1899 Map of Charleston, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Charleston, 1910 Print
    1899 Charleston
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Charleston, Lincoln County, and others.

  7. 1909 Map of Peytona
    1909 Map of Peytona
    1909 Peytona
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Boone County, Kanawha County, and others.

  8. 1911 Map of Peytona
    1911 Map of Peytona
    1911 Peytona
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Boone County, Kanawha County, and others.

  9. 1911 Map of Peytona, 1918 Print
    1911 Map of Peytona, 1918 Print
    1911 Peytona
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Boone County, Kanawha County, and others.

  10. 1911 Map of Peytona, 1929 Print
    1911 Map of Peytona, 1929 Print
    1911 Peytona
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Chesapeake, including Boone County, Kanawha County, and others.

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