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2023 Map of Kenna

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kenna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The rolling hills of the Jackson Co and Putnam Co border are defined by a complex network of ridges and narrow valleys, where small settlements like Kenna, Given, and Fairplain serve as local hubs. This 2023 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the region, where family names are etched into the landscape through features like Harpold Hollow, Garnes Knob, and Cunningham Ridge. The area's spiritual and genealogical history is well-preserved in numerous burial grounds, including the Ephesus Baptist Church Cem and the remote Centerview Ridge Grave.

Transport corridors follow the natural topography, with Pocatalico Creek and Eighteenmile Creek carving paths through the terrain. The map captures a moment where modern infrastructure, such as the major highway passing through Fairplain, intersects with historic local landmarks like Schoolhouse Hollow and Statts Mills. This detail-rich study is an essential resource for those tracing local lineage or studying the post-war development of West Virginia's hollows and ridges.