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2010 Map of Parkersburg

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Parkersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Parkersburg and Vienna occupy the eastern banks of the Ohio River in this detailed 2010 survey, showing the complex industrial and educational landscape of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The map captures the significant presence of higher education at Ohio Valley University and the West Virginia University Parkersburg Branch. Across the water in Ohio, Belpre and Rockland are connected to the West Virginia side by the Memorial Bridge, while the West Parkersburg Seaplane Base reflects the area's specialized transportation history along the riverfront.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous burial sites, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery and Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery. The river itself is dotted with historic river landings such as Cutters Landing and Stone Quarry Landing, indicating the long-standing maritime commerce of the region. The map also delineates several large river islands, most notably Blennerhassett Island and Neal Island, which remain prominent landmarks in the river's course.