2019 Map of Grant Town

About this map

Grant Town and the Paw Paw Creek valley are the centerpiece of this northern West Virginia survey, where the winding watercourses of Marion Co and Monongalia Co dictate the local geography. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages, including Little Paw Paw Cr, Indian Cr, and Pharaoh Run, which carved the hollows that historically hosted small farming and coal-mining communities. Genealogists will find a high density of family-named cemeteries, such as Wilson Cem, Hagans Cem, and the Barrackville Cem, which preserve the heritage of these hollows. A significant architectural landmark, the Barrackville Covered Bridge, stands near Buffalo Creek, reflecting the early transportation history of the region. The map also traces modern connections like the Paw Paw Veterans Memorial Bridge near Rivesville and the Monongahela River Water Trail (Water), illustrating how these riverfront settlements have transitioned while maintaining their connection to the water.