2019 Map of New Martinsville

About this map

New Martinsville serves as a focal point for this survey along the Ohio River, where the landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the river's fertile banks and the high ridges of the Allegheny Plateau. The map documents a dense concentration of local heritage sites, particularly cemeteries like Mount Vernon Cem and Highland Cem that sit atop high ground such as Highland Ridge. Riverfront activity is noted through crossings like the Korean War Veterans' Memorial Bridge and named bottomlands including Buck Hill Bottom and Wells Bottom. Settlements like Proctor, Natrium, and Steelton follow the narrow corridor of the river valley, while the inland areas are marked by complex drainage systems such as Proctor Creek and Fishing Creek, reflecting a region where topography has dictated the patterns of transportation and community development for generations.