2019 Map of Blue Creek

About this map

Elk River serves as the central artery for this region of Kanawha County, where the Elk River Water Trail follows the winding valley through established riverfront communities. The map captures the dense network of hillside settlements and narrow hollows, featuring the prominent junction at Blue Creek and the river crossing at Jarretts Ford. Notable for genealogists, the landscape is dotted with numerous family-named burial grounds, including Walker Cem, Reynolds Cem, and Jarrett Cem, many situated on the ridges overlooking the water. The integration of modern infrastructure like the Elk River Veterans Bridge alongside traditional place names like Pinch and Falling Rock illustrates the area's continued role as a residential corridor north of Charleston. Smaller settlements such as Coco, Schrader, and Pentacre are found deeper in the interior, clustered along the many forks of Blue Creek and Upper Threemile Fork.