1968 Map of Apple Grove

About this map

The Ohio River bisects this river valley landscape, serving as the primary corridor for commerce and the state boundary between Ohio and West Virginia. On the West Virginia side, the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks run parallel to the water, connecting settlements like Apple Grove and Mercers Bottom to the regional economy. The river itself is managed by the Gallipolis Lock and Dam, a significant engineering feature that regulates the pool elevations. To the west, the Wayne National Forest covers much of the Ohio uplands, where the terrain is punctuated by a strip mine and narrow hollows. Local community life is centered around rural landmarks such as Beale Chapel, Elizabeth Chapel, and Sunnyside Sch. The map also details early land divisions, with dotted lines indicating private subdivisions of the Ohio Company Purchase, reflecting the historical settlement patterns of Mason and Gallia counties.