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2019 Map of Buena Vista

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Buena Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Buena Vista and Rome anchor the southern edge of this landscape along the Ohio River, where the state boundary between Ohio and Kentucky follows the northern shoreline. This riverfront provides a stark contrast to the deeply dissected interior, where a network of ridge-and-hollow terrain is defined by family-named landmarks and historical community sites. Significant genealogical interest can be found at the Manchester Cem, High Hill Cem, and Sunshine Ridge Cem, while the settlement of Sunshine serves as a northern hub near Step Church Cem.

The map reveals an intricate drainage system including Churn Creek and its associated Churn Cr Reservoir, alongside numerous hollows that suggest a history of localized industry and subsistence, such as Silver Mine Hollow and Coal Hollow. Transport routes like Lower Twin Creek Rd and the Buckeye Trail navigate the steep topography between Blackburn Ridge and the Ohio River flats, reflecting how the local geography dictated movement through Scioto and Adams counties.