2016 Map of Charleston West

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the central artery for this 2016 survey, dividing the urban centers of Charleston and South Charleston from Dunbar and West Side. The landscape is defined by a series of bridges, including the Patrick Street Bridge and the South Side Bridge, which facilitate the region's dense industrial and residential transit. South of the river, the terrain transitions into the steep ridges and hollows characteristic of the region, where names like Dryden Hollow and Porters Hollow mark the geography. Significant family and community history is preserved in numerous burial grounds, such as Sunset Memorial Cem and Graceland Cem. For those tracing outdoor and local history, the map details an extensive trail network including the Mary Draper Ingles Trail (KSF) and various paths through the hills like Alligator Rock Trail and Wildcat Ridge Trail, reflecting the modern balance between heavy industry along the CSX Transportation line and preserved woodland recreation.