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2014 Map of Charleston West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Charleston West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the central artery for this industrial and urban corridor, dividing the settlements of Dunbar and South Charleston from the metropolitan core of Charleston. The river's path is marked by a series of significant islands, including Tyler Island and Blaine Island, and is spanned by numerous crossings like the Patrick Street Bridge and the South Side Bridge. While the northern bank is dominated by the flatlands of the West Side, the southern topography rises sharply into the hollows and ridges of South Hills and Loudon Heights.

Deeply carved terrain south of the city reveals a landscape of named hollows such as Ward Hollow and Kirby Hollow, which contrast with the dense suburban development of Weberwood and Fort Hill. Cultural landmarks and genealogical sites are scattered throughout, from the Virginia Jr Coll to numerous burial grounds like Sunset Memorial Cem and Graceland Cem. The inclusion of Mallory Airport and the expansive Kanawha State Forest Dr area highlights the mix of urban infrastructure and preserved wooded highlands.