1907 Map of Clendenin

About this map

Clendenin sits at the northern bend of the Elk River, serving as a central hub for the steep, creek-dissected hills of Kanawha County in the early twentieth century. The Coal and Coke River railroad follows the winding riverbank, connecting riverside settlements like Falling Rock and Queen Shoals to the broader regional economy. Away from the main river valley, the landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, where small communities such as Quick, Roderic, and Kendalia are tucked into the narrow valleys of Blue Creek and Middle Sandy Creek.