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2016 Map of Shinnston

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Shinnston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Shinnston and the surrounding river valleys of northern Harrison Co and southern Marion Co are defined by a complex drainage network feeding into the West Fork River. This landscape is heavily shaped by its industrial and agricultural history, visible through named landmarks like Williams Mine and the remnant infrastructure at Sturms Mill. The region's genealogy is remarkably well-preserved across the terrain, with family-named burial grounds such as McIntyre Cem, Wamsley Cem, and Duncan Cem dotting the ridges and hollows.

Transportation patterns are dominated by the winding course of the river, which is spanned by historical structures including the Hutchinson Truss Bridge and the Halpenny/Wells Bridge. Modern recreational use of former industrial corridors is evident in the West Fork River Ralph S. Larue Rail-Trail, which follows the river's path through settlements like Chiefton and Highland. Higher elevations like Odell Knob and Harter Hill provide the backdrop for numerous small communities such as Four States, Viropa, and Prospect Valley, each connected by a dense network of county roads.