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2011 Map of Paden City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Paden City and Sistersville anchor this stretch of the Ohio River, where industrial and residential development clings to the narrow riverbanks below high ridges. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage of the Appalachian foothills, where numerous runs and creeks like Pursley Creek and Point Pleasant Creek have carved deep hollows. Several small islands and river features, including Paden Island, Williamson Island, and the Witten Towhead, illustrate the navigational character of the river before modern channelization.

Away from the river, the map reveals a traditional rural settlement pattern with hamlets such as Kidwell, Pursley, and Adonis connected by a network of ridge roads and valley tracks. The high concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Oakwood Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, and Van Camp Cemetery, provides essential documentation for genealogical research. Prominent landmarks like the Jackson Township Hall and various local post offices mark the civic centers of these long-established West Virginia communities.