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Ripley, West Virginia Map Art
A new map of Ripley, West Virginia, made in 2026 and printed to order on thick archival matte paper.
12" x 18" Archival Matte Print
A Map of Home. A Work of Art.
Explore Ripley, West Virginia from a whole new perspective. Created using aerial imagery and detailed geographic data, this map captures Ripley building by building, with labeled streets, familiar landmarks, and shaded topographical relief that highlights the natural contours of the landscape.
Combining modern data with the timeless character of a vintage atlas, this map is just as interesting up close as it is beautiful on the wall. Whether you grew up in Ripley, spent memorable years there, or call it home today, this unique map is a great way to celebrate a place that means something to you. Zoom in on the preview to look for your street, and then order a print to put your memories on the wall.
Three ways to hang it
Unframed archival matte, a black wood frame or a white wood frame.
Up close
Geography Worth Displaying
This map was created using accurate cartographic data and authoritative geographic sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey and the Census Bureau. The map brings together terrain, waterways, roads, and building detail. The majority of the streets are labeled, houses are accurately depicted, and the topography is derived from government sources. Combining local data with carefully composed color and shading leads to this beautifully detailed Ripley artwork for your wall.
Rather than simply showing street outlines, we’ve included as many of the street names as we could reasonably fit on the map while keeping their names legible. Zoom in on the high resolution preview to see exactly what’s on the map. We truly set out to create a statement piece for anyone who loves Ripley. So whether it’s for you, or a gift for someone you love, we hope this map of Ripley brings back fond memories.
Read the story behind this map of Ripley, West Virginia from 2026.
About Ripley, West Virginia
Ripley is a city of 3,079 people and the county seat of Jackson County, on Mill Creek. Its first owners were William, John and Lewis Rodgers, who received a grant of 400 acres in 1768 at the point where Sycamore Creek meets Big Mill Creek. Jacob and Ann Starcher bought the land, most likely in 1803, and Jacob built a grist mill there in 1824.
Starcher laid out the town, in 1830 by one account and 1831 by another. He named it for Harry Ripley, a young minister who drowned in Big Mill Creek shortly before his own wedding. When Jackson County was created in 1831, families along the Ohio River near Ravenswood wanted the county seat, and families living farther inland objected. The Virginia General Assembly gave the choice to an independent commission, which picked Ripley, and the town received its charter in 1832.
- Eight acres for the countyIn 1832 the Starchers gave the new county 8 acres of their land. Two acres went to the courthouse and jail, and the other six were set aside for the county's general use. A public school and a cemetery were later built on that ground.
- Three names for one post officeRipley's post office opened in 1832 as Jackson Court House. The name was cut down to Jackson in 1893, and in 1897 the post office finally took the town's own name, Ripley.
- A Confederate raid in 1862Ripley stayed under Union control through the Civil War. The one break came in September 1862, when the Confederate General Albert G. Jenkins made a brief raid into the town.
- The state's last public hangingIn 1897 John Morgan was hanged in Ripley for murder. It was the last public hanging in West Virginia, and the spectacle pushed the West Virginia Legislature to outlaw public executions soon afterward.
- A president on the FourthRipley says it throws the biggest Independence Day party of any small town in the country. On July 4, 2002, President George W. Bush came to town and gave a public speech at the courthouse.
Find your street
Names on the Ripley map
Every name below is printed on this map. Look for your street, your school, the park where you played, or the pond down the road.
Streets and roads89
- West Main Street
- North Church Street
- Old US Highway 21
- Church Street
- Seventh Street
- Hillcrest Drive
- Sycamore
- Klondyke Road
- Clay Lick Road
- Claylick Road
- Academy Drive
- Sycamore Street
- Cedar Lakes Drive
- New Stone Ridge Road
- Bridge Street
- Carter Street
- South Church Street
- Ravenswood Pike
- Charleston Drive
- School Street
- Sycamore Road
- Simmons Drive
- Old Stone Ridge Road
- Park Street
- Second Avenue
- Third Avenue
- Miller Drive
- Spring Street
- Cedar Crest Drive
- Edgewood Circle
Show all 89 streets
- Walters Street
- Greenbrier Drive
- Church Street South
- Sheriff Drive
- First Avenue
- Emerald Drive
- Valley Drive
- Highland Heights
- Brent Circle
- Cedar Ridge
- Lee Street
- Lynn Circle
- Straight Street
- Vail Drive
- North Street West
- Carter Drive
- Oakview Terrace
- Pine Hill Road
- Hall Street
- South Street
- Viking Lane
- Fairview Drive
- Winters Drive
- Williams Avenue
- Shady Lane
- Randolph Drive
- Pfost Avenue
- Scenic Drive
- Oak Court
- East Main Street
- Ripley Road
- Sycamore Creek Road
- White Oak Drive
- City Walking Trail
- Sixth Street
- Kingwood Circle
- Whispering Way
- Jackson Avenue
- Grand Central Avenue
- West Virginia Avenue
- Duke Street
- Walker Lane
- Greer Street
- Hood Drive
- Blankenship Drive
- Timberland Drive
- Skye Street
- McDermott Lane
- Court Street South
- Hickory Drive
- Colonial Lane
- Maple Street
- Whispering Way Road
- Grandview Drive
- Mountaineer Lane
- Fairmont Drive
- Pine Crest Lane
- Clayton Drive
- Carnian Ford Road
Names are listed as they appear on the printed map. Zoom into the product photos to find them.
The art of mapping a place
How This Map Was Made
Real places. Remarkable detail. Discover the layers that turn geographic data into a map of home.
The view from above
Aerial imagery reveals the character of the land: woodland, open fields, and the patterns of a place.
The shape of the land
Elevation data brings hills, valleys, and subtle changes in the landscape into view.
The details of home
Roads, waterways, and building footprints come together to make the map feel unmistakably local.
Geography becomes art
Considered color, shading, and typography bring the layers together in a map made for your wall.
Process illustrated with Mendon, Massachusetts. Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP. Terrain: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Map details and finished artwork: KNOWOL.
The Details
About This Print
Choose an archival matte print, or a black or white Ayous wood frame. The archival matte print is unframed.
Select your size and finish above to see the matching product image and price.
Materials & Craftsmanship
A contemporary map with the character of a classic atlas, printed on archival matte paper. Optional frames are made from Ayous wood.
Your printed map does not include the watermark shown in the full-map preview.
Shipping & Delivery
Free shipping within the United States. Every print is made to order in the USA.
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Prints ship within 2 to 3 business days. Allow 7 to 10 days total from ordering for delivery. Timing may vary during holidays or periods of high order volume.
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Returns and damaged prints
Each print is made to order. Change-of-mind refunds are not available after production.
If your print arrives damaged, misprinted or incorrect, contact support@knowol.com within 30 days of receiving it. Include your order number, photos and a description of the issue.
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