1976 Map of Paden City

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Paden City and the surrounding riverfront settlements are documented in this mid-1970s orthophotograph, which provides a photographic perspective of the Ohio River valley. The imagery reveals the industrial and residential grid of Paden City as it sits tight against the riverbanks, contrasted by the steep, wooded hillsides that dominate the interior of the quadrangle. To the south, the northern edge of Sistersville is visible, while across the water in Ohio, the small community of Sardis overlooks the river's bend. This 1976 aerial survey shows the landscape before significant modern changes, tracing the winding path of Middle Island Creek as it meanders through the southern portion of the map. The orthophoto format allows for the direct observation of field patterns, road networks, and land use during this period.