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1909 Map of Clendenin

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Clendenin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Elk River carves a winding path through the heart of Kanawha County, defining a landscape of narrow hollows and high ridges at the start of the twentieth century. The Coal and Coke Ry follows the river's northern bank, connecting riverfront settlements like Clendenin and Falling Rock to the broader regional economy. Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as the drainage systems of Blue Creek and Kelly Creek branch into the deep hills.

Isolated mountain communities and early resource extraction points are visible in the interior, including Blakeley, Morris, and Mammoth. Notable local landmarks such as Dry Ridge School and Jarretts Pond provide specific points of interest for genealogical research, while prominent peaks like Crabapple Knob and Beulah Knob overlook the surrounding townships of Elk and Cabin Creek. This survey captures the region just as its industrial footprint was expanding along the rail lines and creek beds.