2023 Map of Charleston West

About this map

The Kanawha River carves through the heart of this region, separating Dunbar and South Charleston while defining the industrial and transit corridor that remains central to the state's capital area. The 2023 survey illustrates the dense urban topography of Charleston, where the Elk River joins the Kanawha near Magic Island and the Kanawha County Judicial Building. South of the urban centers, the landscape transitions into the steep, wooded terrain of the Kanawha State Forest, marked by narrow hollows like Cat Gut Hollow and ridges such as Means Ridge. Extensive cemetery sites, including Sunset Memorial Park and Graceland Cem, are prominent features throughout the suburban fringes. The map also records the complex road network, from the major arteries of I-64 and I-77 to historic hiking routes like the Mary Draper Ingles Trail.