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*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
*See [[United States Maps]] for more resources.
*See [[Virginia Maps]] for more resources.
*See [[Virginia Maps]] for more resources.
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/pages/West_Virginia.html Atlas of Historical County Boundaries] at the Newberry Library
*[https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names Geographical Names Information System]
*[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.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/map/ Library of Virginia]

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  • See Maps for more information.

West Virginia was made a state in 1863. For earlier maps, see Virginia Maps for more resources.

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.

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

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