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2016 Map of Parsons

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Parsons sits at the confluence of the Black Fork and Shavers Fork, a critical junction where the river-and-rail geography of Tucker County is clearly defined. This survey documents the area's transition into a center for outdoor recreation within the Monongahela National Forest, as evidenced by the presence of the Allegheny Highlands Rail-Trail and the American Discovery Trail. These modern corridors trace the historical paths of the region's industrial past, connecting settlements like Hambleton, Hendricks, and Porterwood.

Family history is preserved in several small burial grounds including Goff Cem, Collett Cem, and Fansler Cem, located primarily near the bends of the Blackwater River. The landscape is dominated by high ridges and named gaps such as Big Springs Gap, while smaller communities like Moore and Pleasant Run are tucked into the drainages of Haddix Run and Shavers Fork. Infrastructure landmarks such as the Moss Bridge and Blackfork Bridge provide essential crossings in this water-rich environment.