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2014 Map of Clendenin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Elk River winds through the heart of this Appalachian landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the communities of Clendenin, Queen Shoals, and Porter. In this 2014 survey, the topography is defined by high ridges like Stark Ridge and Dutch Ridge, which rise above numerous deep hollows. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors and ridgelines, connected by routes such as Elk River Rd N and Dutch Ridge Rd.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites preserved here, including the Murdock Cem, Ryder Cem, and the Dutch Ridge Chapel Cem near the Kanawha Co and Clay Co line. Significant landmarks such as the Clendenin Bridge and Queen Shoals Bridge facilitate crossings of the river, while places like Mt Haid Church Cem and Pilgrim Church Cem mark the enduring centers of local community life.