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2016 Map of Apple Grove

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Ohio River forms the primary corridor for this region, separating the hills of Ohio from the river flats of West Virginia. On the western bank, the Wayne National Forest covers much of the uplands, where deep drainages like Raccoon Creek and Teens Run have carved the landscape into prominent features such as Shoestring Ridge. This area is marked by numerous family and community burial sites, including the Bethel Methodist Episcopal Cem and Saint Nicholas Cem, reflecting a long history of rural settlement.

Across the water in West Virginia, the terrain levels out at Mercers Bottom and around the town of Apple Grove. The map indicates a more established transportation network here, with Huntington Rd running parallel to the river and connecting small riverfront communities like Hogsett and Ashton. Notable landmarks such as Raccoon Island and Flatfoot Cr highlight the dynamic nature of the river valley, while inland features like Pleasant Ridge suggest a transition to higher ground east of the floodplain.