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2016 Map of Parkersburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Parkersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this industrial and residential corridor, separating Belpre, Ohio, from the West Virginia cities of Parkersburg and Vienna. The river landscape is defined by its significant islands, including Muskingum Island, Vienna Island, and the historically prominent Blennerhassett Island to the southwest. Urban development is densely mapped across North Parkersburg and Beechwood, where a complex grid of streets meets the Little Kanawha River.

Industrial footprints are evident near the northern bend of the river at the Union Carbide Fluid Waste Pond No 7 and New Slag Tailings Pond. For local historians and genealogists, the map provides precise locations for numerous burial grounds, such as Mount Olivet Cem, Dils Cem, and Tavenner Cem. Transportation infrastructure like the Memorial Toll Bridge and Juliana Street Bridge connect the riverfront communities, while specialized sites like Blue Bird Airport and Ohio Valley Univ illustrate the mid-20th-century expansion of the region's educational and logistical services.