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1994 Map of Belmont

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Wayne National Forest dominates the interior of this landscape, where the deeply incised valleys of the Little Muskingum River and its numerous tributaries create a dense network of ridges and hollows. The river's winding path is flanked by small settlements such as Sitka and Moss Run, while the higher ground of Zion Ridge and Hog Ridge reveals the region's industrial footprint through scattered oil fields and a Strip Mine. Local heritage is preserved in several small community centers, including Lawrence School and the Lawrence Church.

The southern edge of the map shifts toward the Ohio River corridor, marking the state boundary between Ohio and West Virginia. Here, the settlement of Belmont stands across from Broadback Island, part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Numerous family cemeteries, such as Dye Cemetery and Chambers Cemetery, are tucked into the hillsides, providing valuable points of interest for genealogists tracing early residents near Hills and Cornerville.