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2019 Map of Cameron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sunfish Creek carves a deep valley across the southern portion of this landscape, anchoring the village of Cameron where Salem Run joins the main waterway. This 2019 survey documents the intricate topography of Monroe and Belmont counties, where the land is defined by a series of prominent ridges such as Brock Ridge, Headley Ridge, and Mellott Ridge. These high points served as the logical locations for early infrastructure, including numerous cemeteries that tell the story of the area's pioneer families. Local historians can trace the distribution of burial grounds across these summits, from Pugh Cem in the north to Rutter Cem near the southern border.

The settlement pattern follows both the creek bottoms and the ridge roads, with small communities like Bingham, Switzer, and Clover Hill dotting the map. The eastern edge captures the outskirts of Clarington, positioned near the confluence of Sunfish Creek and the Ohio River just off-sheet. The detailed mapping of various townships including t3n r4w and t4n r3w reveals a network of rural routes, including Pugh Ridge Rd and Atkinson Run Rd, that connect isolated farms and heritage sites like Zion Methodist Cem and Grandview Cem.