1968 Map of Parsons
USGS Topo · Published 1984About this map
The confluence of the Shavers Fork and Black Fork rivers creates the Cheat River at the northern edge of this West Virginia study. The settlement of Parsons serves as the focal point of the local valley, where the Western Maryland railroad follows the riverbanks to connect industrial and residential hubs like Hambleton and Hendricks. The landscape is defined by the steep rises of Backbone Mtn and McGowan Mountain, which hem in these river towns. Significant portions of the quadrangle are protected within the Monongahela National Forest, preserving the wooded hollows and ridges that characterize the Tucker County terrain. Genealogists will find a cluster of family burial sites near the eastern settlements, including the Goff Cem, Collett Cem, and Hamrick Cem, alongside local landmarks like Irons Chapel and Farmers Chapel in the smaller valley communities.
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