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== Online Resources ==
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
*See [[Virginia Maps]] for more resources.
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System]
*[http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/map/ Library of Virginia]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/westvirginia/ West Virginia Maps]. Includes boundary change map.
*[http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/gti/GIS/MAPS/Documents/Genhwy.pdf West Virginia Department of Transportation]
*[http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/maps.html U.S. Department of Interior]


==Printed Publications==
=== Online Resources ===
*''New Descriptive Atlas of West Virginia. ''Clarksburg, West Virginia: Clarksburg Publishing Company, 1933. {{FSC|47872|item|disp=FamilySearch Catalog film 1425710}}


==Background==
West Virginia University has a sizable collection of maps. The FamilySearch Library also has several [[West Virginia, United States Genealogy|West Virginia]] maps. A set of detailed topographic maps published 1911-1919 is on {{FSC|472437|item|disp=FamilySearch Catalog film 163986}}.
*See [[Maps | Maps]] for more information.
 
A helpful statewide atlas is:<br>
''New Descriptive Atlas of West Virginia. ''Clarksburg, West Virginia: Clarksburg Publishing Company, 1933. {{FSC|47872|item|disp=FamilySearch Catalog film 1425710}}
 
[http://www.mapofus.org/westvirginia/ West Virginia Maps]. Includes boundary change map.


West Virginia was made a state in 1863. For earlier maps, see [[Virginia Maps]] for more resources.
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West Virginia University has a sizable collection of maps. The FamilySearch Library also has several [[West Virginia, United States Genealogy|West Virginia]] maps. A set of detailed topographic maps published 1911-1919 is on {{FSC|472437|item|disp=FamilySearch Catalog film 163986}}.
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Modern county road maps can be purchased from: <br>
Modern county road maps can be purchased from: <br>
[http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/gti/GIS/MAPS/Documents/Genhwy.pdf West Virginia Department of Transportation<br>]Division of Highways<br>Office Services Division, Map Sales<br>1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Building Five<br>Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430<br>(304) 558-2868  
[http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/gti/GIS/MAPS/Documents/Genhwy.pdf West Virginia Department of Transportation<br>]Division of Highways<br>Office Services Division, Map Sales<br>1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Building Five<br>Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430<br>(304) 558-2868  
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Modern county road maps can be purchased from: <br>
[http://www.transportation.wv.gov/highways/programplanning/gti/GIS/MAPS/Documents/Genhwy.pdf West Virginia Department of Transportation<br>]Division of Highways<br>Office Services Division, Map Sales<br>1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Building Five<br>Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430<br>(304) 558-2868
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Topographical maps are available from:<br>  
Topographical maps are available from:<br>  
[http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/maps.html U.S. Department of Interior]<br>Geological Survey <br>507 National Center <br>Reston, VA 20192 <br>Telephone: 1-800-USA-MAPS <br>Telephone: 703-648-6045
[http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/maps.html U.S. Department of Interior]<br>Geological Survey <br>507 National Center <br>Reston, VA 20192 <br>Telephone: 1-800-USA-MAPS <br>Telephone: 703-648-6045


[[Category:West_Virginia Maps]][[Category:Maps_of_the_United_States_by_state]]
=== Websites  ===
[[Category:Maps_of_the_United_States_by_state]]
 
[http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/map/ Library of Virginia]
 
{{West Virginia|West Virginia}}
 
[[Category:West_Virginia Maps]]

Revision as of 17:13, 29 April 2024

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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

West Virginia University has a sizable collection of maps. The FamilySearch Library also has several West Virginia maps. A set of detailed topographic maps published 1911-1919 is on FamilySearch Catalog film 163986.

A helpful statewide atlas is:
New Descriptive Atlas of West Virginia. Clarksburg, West Virginia: Clarksburg Publishing Company, 1933. FamilySearch Catalog film 1425710

West Virginia Maps. Includes boundary change map.

Modern county road maps can be purchased from:
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Office Services Division, Map Sales
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E., Building Five
Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0430
(304) 558-2868

Topographical maps are available from:
U.S. Department of Interior
Geological Survey
507 National Center
Reston, VA 20192
Telephone: 1-800-USA-MAPS
Telephone: 703-648-6045

Websites[edit | edit source]

Library of Virginia

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