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2023 Map of Cheshire

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cheshire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Ohio River forms the central spine of this landscape, carving through a region defined by the border of Ohio and West Virginia. On the northern bend, Middleport and the rail hub at Hobson Junction serve as centers of activity, while further south, the Mason County Airport sits on the West Virginia bank near Maggie. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses like Leading Creek and Tenmile Creek, which feed into the river valley.

Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds, including Clifton - Hill Cem and Columbia Hill Cem, alongside the Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Transport and logistics are central to the area's development, evidenced by the proposed Middle Ohio River Trail and the proximity of Point Pleasant at the southern edge. The map also highlights significant landmarks like Eightmile Island, situated in the river channel between Carlton and Lakin.