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2011 Map of Morgantown South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Morgantown South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Monongahela River carves the western edge of this West Virginia landscape, providing a primary corridor for the industry and transport that shaped the region. South of the city center, communities like South Park and Hopecrest sit near the river's bend, while the eastern hills are dotted with scattered settlements and family cemeteries. The mapping of the Weirton Mine and Clinton Furnace underscores the area's legacy of extraction and iron production, which once anchored local labor.

Water plays a central role in the topography, from the Morgantown Water Supply Lake and Cobun Creek Dam to the winding courses of Deckers Creek and Booths Creek. These waterways helped define early crossroads like Uffington and Rock Forge. High points such as Dorsey Knob and Bald Knob rise above the valleys, offering a clear view of the complex network of mountain roads and hollows, including Deep Hollow and Beulah Hollow.