1901 Map of Cadiz

About this map

The rugged coal and rail country of eastern Ohio is defined here by its intricate network of steam-era transportation and hilltop settlements. During this era, the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis and the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroads carved through the deep valleys of Cross Creek and Piney Fork, connecting numerous station-side hamlets. These valleys stand in sharp contrast to the high ridges where older communities like Richmond and Germano were established. The map documents the specific locations of rural junctions and stations such as Cadiz Junc, Miller Sta, and Bloomfield Sta, which served as vital links for the agricultural and early industrial economy. Local genealogists will find value in the distinct placement of small crossroads like Circle Green, Shane, and Fife, providing a clear picture of the Harrison and Jefferson County borderlands before the mid-century expansion of modern highways.