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2019 Map of Pennsboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The town of Pennsboro serves as the focal point of this Ritchie County landscape, situated where the N Bend Rail-Trail follows the east-west corridor alongside Old US Hwy 50. This rail-to-trail conversion marks a significant evolution from the area's industrial past, tracing a path through several smaller communities including Toll Gate, Greenwood, and Duckworth. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Hughes River and its numerous tributaries such as Bonds Cr and Dotson Run.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from Masonic Cem near the town center to more isolated burial sites like Mole Hill Cem and Burnhouse Cem in the northern hills. The map highlights the intersection of three counties, showing where Ritchie meets Tyler Co and Doddridge Co. Landmarks like Rose Hill and Haymond Ridge punctuate the ridges above the river valleys, reflecting the traditional settlement patterns of the West Virginia highlands.