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2019 Map of Parsons

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Parsons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Parsons serves as the central hub of this 2019 survey, where the Cheat River and Black Fork converge amidst the dense woodlands of the Monongahela National Forest. The landscape is defined by the steep drainages of Pheasant Mountain and McGowan Mtn, with narrow valleys housing established settlements like Hambleton, Hendricks, and Porterwood. For genealogists, the map identifies several family-named burial sites including Goff Cem, Collett Cem, and Fansler Cem located along the river bends east of the county seat.

Infrastructure like the Holly Meadows Bridge and Blackfork Bridge provide vital crossings for modern travelers and those following the American Discovery Trail. The rugged elevation shifts from Big Springs Gap down to the Shavers Fork highlight the region's enduring character as a wilderness interface. From the heights of Fork Mtn to the secluded hollows like Fishing Trough Hollow, this map details the complex topography and water networks that have shaped the community's development.