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2019 Map of Peniel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The hills of Roane County are defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys and ridges, where small communities like Reedyville and Peniel follow the winding paths of the Middle Fork Reedy Cr and Left Fork Reedy Cr. This landscape is particularly dense with small family and community burial grounds, illustrating a long history of local settlement and genealogical significance. Many of these sites, including Mount Zion Cem and the Christip Cem, are situated along high ground such as Dutch Ridge or Colt Ridge, overlooking the scattered homesteads in the hollows below.

The layout of contemporary roads like Parkersburg Rd and Ripley Rd trace older transportation routes through the county, connecting rural hubs like Billings and Clarence to the larger seat at Spencer. These corridors run parallel to the creek systems, such as Lick Fork and Gandee Run, which historically influenced the placement of farms and small settlements. The map provides a clear look at the dispersed nature of habitation in this part of West Virginia, where names like Riddle Hollow and Panther Knob persist as enduring landmarks.