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2019 Map of South Parkersburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Little Kanawha River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, serving as a historic corridor for communities like Nicolette and Cedar Grove. This area south of Parkersburg reflects a dense pattern of rural and suburban development, where established settlements like Pettyville and Mineral Wells are connected by a network of county routes and the prominent Interstate 77 corridor. The presence of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Stephens Cem and Posey Cem, alongside more modern sites like Sunset Memory Gardens, indicates a deep-rooted lineage of local families.

Inland from the river, the terrain is defined by a series of ridges and hollows, including Scoby Knob and the descriptive Tight Squeeze Hollow. The N Bend Rail-Trail follows the old rail grade near the river, illustrating the evolution of transportation from industrial rail to recreational use. Small settlements like Bonnivale and Larkmead are situated among a complex system of local runs and creeks, including Tygart Creek and Egypt Run, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in this part of Wood County.