1969 Map of Parkersburg

About this map

The confluence of the Ohio River and the Little Kanawha River anchors this 1969 survey, where the bustling industrial and residential expansion of Parkersburg and Vienna meets the wooded hills of the Wayne National Forest. The map captures a sophisticated urban landscape across the river from Belpre, Ohio, detailed with neighborhood schools like Emerson Sch and vital institutions including St Josephs Hospital. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor traces the riverbanks, serving the region's commerce while neighborhood names like Tavennersville and Beechwood reflect established local identity.