2014 Map of Belmont

About this map

Wayne National Forest covers much of this landscape, where the Ohio River forms the state boundary between Ohio and West Virginia. This river corridor features Broadback Island and First Brother Island, marking the southeastern edge of the map near Belmont. The area is characterized by a dense network of small settlements and family-named landmarks, many tied to the local cemeteries that provide vital records for genealogists. Notable sites include the Old Dutch Cem, Lawrence Baptist Cem, and Beech Grove United Brethren Cem. Smaller communities like Steel Run, Sitka, and Yankeeburg are connected by narrow valley roads such as Dauts Hill Rd and Zion Ridge Rd, which follow the winding drainages of Little Muskingum River and Archers Fork. The terrain is defined by numerous hollows, including Patterson Hollow and Pheasant Hollow.