2014 Map of Paden City

About this map

Sistersville and Paden City anchor this section of the river valley, where the Ohio River carves a path between West Virginia and Ohio. The landscape transitions from the developed riverfront streets like Riverside Dr and S 2nd Ave to the complex ridge-and-hollow topography of the interior. These uplands, including Starkey Ridge and Smith Ridge, are marked by several small rural settlements such as Pursley, Kidwell, and Luzon. A strong genealogical footprint is visible through numerous burial grounds, including Oakwood Cem and Locust Grove Cem, often situated on high ground overlooking the creek valleys. The drainage patterns of Middle Island Creek and its many tributaries, such as Pursley Cr and Point Pleasant Cr, dictate the layout of secondary roads like WV-18 and Adonis Ridge Rd, which follow the natural contours of the West Virginia hills.