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2013 Map of Charlestown

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Charlestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Charlestown serves as the primary hub of activity on this 2013 survey, where a well-developed network of residential streets and local connectors like Utica Sellersburg Rd and High Jackson Rd radiate outward. The landscape is defined by its proximity to the Ohio River, which forms the southeastern boundary and features Twelvemile Island and the historic riverfront access at Charlestown Landing. This proximity to the waterway influenced the area's early development patterns, seen in the scatter of smaller settlements like Springville and Sylvan Grove.

Hydrographic features such as Fourteenmile Cr and Pleasant Run weave through the terrain, punctuated by named crossings like Nine Penny Br. The presence of Clark Siding and River Ridge indicates a history of transport and industry tailored to the region's geography. Researchers can trace the layout of contemporary neighborhoods while noting the persistence of rural landmarks like Lake Joyce and the numerous named branches and runs that have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and roads.