2023 Map of Saint Albans

About this map

The Kanawha River serves as the central artery for this region of West Virginia, where industrial heritage and residential expansion meet at the confluence with the Coal River. The city of St. Albans anchors the southern bank, characterized by a dense grid of streets like Kanwha Ave and significant local landmarks including College Hill Cem and Bangor Cem. Across the water, the industrial legacy of Nitro and the academic presence of West Virginia State University at Institute define the eastern landscape. The terrain transitions into a series of hollows and ridges, such as Coal Hollow and Kirk Hollow, reflecting the typical Appalachian topography that has influenced local settlement patterns for generations. To the north, the community of Poca sits near the mouth of the Pocatalico River, while historical sites like the Donel C Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cem offer important points of interest for genealogists and local historians.