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2013 Map of Cheshire

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley through the borderlands of Ohio and West Virginia, anchoring a chain of riverfront settlements including Middleport, Cheshire, and West Columbia. This stretch of the river is defined by heavy industrial and transportation infrastructure, most notably the extensive Hobson Yards and the strategic Hobson Junction. These rail facilities, situated on the northern bank, highlight the era's reliance on coal and freight transport along the river corridor.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises into ridges like Mission Ridge and Pike Hill, where a network of smaller communities such as Fairview and Sassafras are established. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites throughout these hills, including the Old Clifton Cem and Zirkle Cem. The landscape also supports specialized land uses, such as the Clements State Tree Nursery near Lakin and the Mason County Airport, reflecting the diverse economic activities found in the mid-Ohio Valley during this period.