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2019 Map of Clendenin

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Clendenin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Elk River winds through the heart of this Kanawha County landscape, serving as a central artery for the communities of Clendenin, Queen Shoals, and Turner. The map captures a topography defined by steep hollows and ridges, where life follows the narrow valley floors and winding roads like Elk River Rd. Near the northern bend, the Clendenin Bridge connects the settlement to its surrounding neighborhoods, while the Elk River Water Trail highlights the modern recreational use of this historic waterway.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous small burial grounds including Koontz Cem, Murdock Cem, and Osborne Cem. Local landmarks such as the Pilgrim Church and Dutch Ridge Chapel mark the rural crossroads, while names like Stark Ridge and Duval Ridge illustrate the settlement patterns of the Appalachian interior. The intersection of the Kanawha Co and Clay Co boundary at Porter adds a layer of jurisdictional history to the eastern edge of the quadrangle.