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2011 Map of Cedar Grove

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cedar Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the central artery for this region of West Virginia, where a dense corridor of settlements follows the water's edge. Communities such as Cedar Grove, East Bank, and Glasgow are clustered along the riverbanks, reflecting the valley's long history as a hub for industry and transportation. Significant genealogical sites are documented here, including the Virginias Chapel Slave Cemetery and the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cemetery, which speak to the complex social history of the Kanawha Valley.

Away from the river, the landscape is defined by a network of steep hollows and creeks. Along Cabin Creek, a string of small settlements like Dawes, Miami, and Sharon illustrate the industrial development that once relied on these narrow valleys. Numerous landmarks for local history researchers are present, from the Shrewsbury Post Office to the Hensley Cemetery, providing a detailed look at the 2011 civic and residential footprint of this coal-country landscape.