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2011 Map of Saint Albans

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Saint Albans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Kanawha River serves as the central artery for this portion of the valley, winding past industrial centers and established residential neighborhoods. This 2011 survey documents the dense corridor between Saint Albans and Nitro, where the river's path is mirrored by a network of suburban developments like Arborland Acres and Tyler Heights. The presence of several dams, including Poffenbarger Dam Number One and Lake Chaweva Dam, points to a highly managed water system supporting both recreation and infrastructure.

Institutional and industrial footprints are prominent, notably the Institute West Virginia State University campus on the eastern bank. Evidence of the region's historical ties to natural resources persists in names like Coal Hollow and the scattered river landings such as Bradford Landing and Morgans Landing. Several long-standing local landmarks are captured, from the Saint Albans Post Office to the Teays Hill Cemetery, providing a precise record of the valley's modern social and geographic layout.